estrone
es·trone
noun \ˈes-ˌtrōn\Definition of ESTRONE
: a natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C18H22O2 found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of estradiol, is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and is used to treat various conditions (as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency—see theelin
Variants of ESTRONE
es·trone or chiefly British oes·trone \ˈē-ˌstrōn\
