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es·trone | \ ˈe-ˌstrōn 
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\Definition of estrone
: a natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C18H22O2 found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of 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
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estrone
nounes·trone | \ ˈes-ˌtrōn \
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or chiefly British oestrone \ ˈē-ˌstrōn \
\Medical 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
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The first known use of estrone was in 1933
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