OESTRONE


Meaning of OESTRONE in English

[ 'i:strəʊn , 'ɛstrəʊn ]

( US estrone )

■ noun Biochemistry an oestrogen similar to but less potent than oestradiol.

Origin

1930s: from oestrane (parent molecule of most oestrogens) + -one .

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