estrogenic

adjective

es·​tro·​gen·​ic ˌe-strə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce estrogenic (audio)
1
: promoting estrus
2
: of, relating to, caused by, or being an estrogen
estrogenically adverb

Examples of estrogenic in a Sentence

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Pesticides in our food supply and other estrogenic chemicals (also called xenoestrogens) can be found in many consumer products such as personal care items and cleaning supplies. Lauren Mallers updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025 Hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions: Due to its estrogenic effects, people with hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions should avoid taking resveratrol. Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024 According to the American Cancer Society, there is a one in eight chance the average American who underwent estrogenic puberty will develop breast cancer. Ashley Abramson, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024 Research shows that these metals may have a carcinogenic and estrogenic function, which could alter immune cells and inflammatory markers. Cathy Cassata, Health, 15 Nov. 2023 As for parabens, while the FDA still states that there is no conclusive evidence that these preservatives are harmful to humans, some choose to avoid this category of ingredients because of studies showing their possible estrogenic effects. Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023 People in menopause sometimes have this type of insomnia, including those taking anti-estrogenic drugs such as Soltamox (tamoxifen). Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2023 Soybeans have estrogenic properties, therefore their effects can vary based on the existing level of hormones in the body. Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022 Many women ask about phytoestrogens (such as in soy protein or red clover) and other herbs with estrogenic activity (such as black cohosh). Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of estrogenic was in 1930

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“Estrogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estrogenic. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

estrogenic

adjective
es·​tro·​gen·​ic ˌes-trə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce estrogenic (audio)
variants or chiefly British oestrogenic
1
: promoting estrus
2
: of, relating to, caused by, or being an estrogen
estrogenically adverb
or chiefly British oestrogenically
estrogenicity noun
or chiefly British oestrogenicity
plural estrogenicities
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