Associations to the word «Estrogen»

Wiktionary

ESTROGEN, noun. (steroid hormone) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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