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oestrogen

/ˈiːstroʊdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does oestrogen mean?

noun

A female sex hormone that plays a key role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and the regulation of the female reproductive cycle.

Example

"The doctor explained that the medication would affect the levels of oestrogen in her body."

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