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oestrone

/ˈiːstrəʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does oestrone mean?

noun

A steroid hormone produced by the ovary, involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and the development of the female reproductive system.

Example

"The levels of oestrone in her blood were measured to determine the best course of treatment for her hormonal imbalance."

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