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estrone

est·rone

US/ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/ uncommon us

noun

1.

a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency

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Origin

From estr- + -one.

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