estradiol


Definition: Meaning of, estradiol in English to English dictionary.

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estradiol estradiols
North American English ; oestradiol elsewhere
  1. the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
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estradiol used in phrases

  • estradiol patch (noun)
    1. a transdermal patch that allows estradiol to be absorbed into the blood stream; used in treating oestrogen deficiency and in hormone replacement therapy
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