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oe·stro·gen
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Princeton's WordNet
estrogen, oestrogennoun
a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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Oestrogen (or estrogen) is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. There are three major types - estrone, estradiol, and estriol. This hormone has crucial roles in menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause process in women. In smaller amounts, it is also present in males, contributing to sperm maturation and bone metabolism.
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oestrogen
A natural hormone created and produced in moderation in the human body.
Oestrogen is found in both male and female body systems.
Submitted by MaryC on April 19, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Oestrogen in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Oestrogen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- एस्ट्रोजनHindi
- estrogênioPortuguese
- 雌激素Chinese
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