estradiol

/es-truh-dahy-awl, -ol/US // ˌɛs trəˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl //UK // (ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl, ˌiːstrə-) //

雌二醇,炔雌醇,雌性激素,炔诺酮

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C18H24O2, produced by the maturing Graafian follicle, that causes proliferation and thickening of the tissues and blood vessels of the endometrium.
- : Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the urine of pregnant humans and mares or synthesized, used in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal and postmenopausal conditions.

In women, there did seem to be a link between low levels of testosterone and estradiol and low bone mineral density.