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1. (n.) estriol
an estrogenic hormone, C
Etymology: (1930–35; es(trin)+tri - + -ol1)
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1. (noun) estriol, oestriol
a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
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1. estriol
A hydroxylated metabolite of ESTRADIOL or ESTRONE that has a hydroxyl group at C3-beta, 16-alpha, and 17-beta position. Estriol is a major urinary estrogen. During PREGNANCY, large amount of estriol is produced by the PLACENTA. Isomers with inversion of the hydroxyl group or groups are called epiestriol.
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