What does estradiol mean?
noun
A naturally occurring estrogen steroid hormone and, in the form of its ester derivatives, a medication. It is used in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women and in the treatment of gender dysphoria in transgender women.
Example
"The doctor prescribed estradiol to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause."
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