estriol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛˌstɹaɪˌɔl/ (General-American)
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Etymology
Blend of estratriene + triol.
Meanings
- (US, countable, qualifier:steroids, uncountable) A relatively weak natural estrogenic hormone that is a glycol C₁₈H₂₄O₃ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of estradiol, is the main estrogen secreted by the placenta during pregnancy, and is the estrogen typically found in the urine of pregnant women.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| estriols | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oestriol | UK, alternative | lexicographic |