Definition of estrone Estrone
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What does estrone mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: estrones |
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| estrone - a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency | ||
| oestrone, theelin, Estronol | ||
| estrogen, oestrogen a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics | ||
| ketosteroid a steroid containing a ketone group | ||
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Wiktionary 
- estrone (Noun)
An estrogenic hormone excreted by the ovaries; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of estrogen deficiency.
Part of speech
🔤- estrone, noun, singular of estrones.
