estrone

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es·trone | \ ˈe-ˌstrōn

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: 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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estrogen replacement therapy

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The first known use of estrone was in 1933

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estrone

noun

es·trone | \ ˈes-ˌtrōn

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variants: or chiefly British oestrone \ ˈē-ˌstrōn

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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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