estrone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/ (General-American)
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂-der. Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros)der. Latin oestrusbor. English estrus Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English estro- English estr- German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English estrone From estr- + -one.
Meanings
- (US, countable, qualifier:steroids, uncountable) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | alternative | lexicographic | |
| estrones | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| oestrone | UK, alternative | lexicographic |