Definition of Oestrone

Noun: oestrone  'ees,trown
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: estrone)

1. A naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat oestrogen deficiency
   - estrone [N. Amer], theelin, Estronol

See also:
oestrogens
oestrones

Anagrams containing the word oestrone

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