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oestriol
/ ˈiːstrɪˌɒl; ˈɛstrɪ- /
noun
- a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: a synthetic form is used to treat oestrogen deficiency. Formula: C 18 H 24 O 3
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Word History and Origins
Origin of oestriol1
C20: from oestrin + tri- + -ol 1
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