oestrogen
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Definition
- Noun:
- A general term for female steroid sex hormones: Oestrogen refers to a group of hormones primarily secreted by the ovaries in females. They are responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.
Usage
- Oestrogen is a key hormone in the female body.
- Doctors may prescribe oestrogen for certain medical conditions.
- Levels of oestrogen fluctuate during the menstrual cycle.
Examples
- Noun:
- Oestrogen plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle.
- A decrease in oestrogen is common during menopause.
- The therapy involves supplementing with synthetic oestrogen.
Advanced Usage
- "Oestrogen receptor": A protein in cells that oestrogen binds to, triggering various biological effects.
- Some breast cancers are oestrogen receptor-positive.
- "Oestrogen dominance": A theoretical condition referring to a high ratio of oestrogen to progesterone.
- Symptoms like bloating are sometimes attributed to oestrogen dominance.
Variants and Related Words
- Estrogen (noun): The American English spelling of "oestrogen".
- Estrogen and oestrogen refer to the same hormones.
- Oestrogenic (adjective): Having properties similar to or of oestrogen.
- The plant compound has an oestrogenic effect.
- Phytoestrogen (noun): A plant-derived compound with oestrogen-like activity.
- Soy products contain phytoestrogens.
Synonyms
- Female sex hormone: A broader term that includes oestrogen and progesterone.
- Estrogen: The synonym in American English spelling.
Related Phrases
- Oestrogen therapy: Medical treatment using oestrogen hormones.
- She began oestrogen therapy to manage menopausal symptoms.
- Oestrogen level: The concentration of oestrogen in the blood.
- The test measures your oestrogen level.
Noun
- a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics