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oestrogen

/ˈiː.strə.dʒən/

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noun

/ˈiː.strə.dʒən/C1formalmedical
  • ruОбщий термин для женских стероидных половых гормонов, которые выделяются яичниками и отвечают за типичные женские половые признаки.

uncountable

  1. Female sex hormoneB2formalmedical

    A general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics.

    ruЭстроген

    • Oestrogen plays a key role in the menstrual cycle.
    • Doctors may prescribe oestrogen therapy for menopausal symptoms.
    • Levels of oestrogen fluctuate during a woman's life.

    Synonymsestrogen

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