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theelin

thee·lin

uncommon

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

The Greek word θῆλυς + suffix (“in”).

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