Definitions for estrogen
ˈɛs trə dʒənes·tro·gen

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1. 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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1. estrogennoun

   Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

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1. Estrogen

   Estrogen or oestrogen is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. There are three major endogenous estrogens that have estrogenic hormonal activity: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). Estradiol, an estrane, is the most potent and prevalent. Another estrogen called estetrol (E4) is produced only during pregnancy. Estrogens are synthesized in all vertebrates and some insects. Their presence in both vertebrates and insects suggests that estrogenic sex hormones have an ancient evolutionary history. Quantitatively, estrogens circulate at lower levels than androgens in both men and women. While estrogen levels are significantly lower in males than in females, estrogens nevertheless have important physiological roles in males.Like all steroid hormones, estrogens readily diffuse across the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, they bind to and activate estrogen receptors (ERs) which in turn modulate the expression of many genes. Additionally, estrogens bind to and activate rapid-signaling membrane estrogen receptors (mERs), such as GPER (GPR30).In addition to their role as natural hormones, estrogens are used as medications, for instance in menopausal hormone therapy, hormonal birth control and feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women and nonbinary people. Synthetic and natural estrogens have been found in the environment and are referred to as xenoestrogens. Estrogens are among the wide range of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) and can cause health issues and reproductive disfunction in both wildlife and humans.

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1. estrogen

   Estrogen is a group of steroid hormones that primarily function to promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body. They are predominantly produced in the ovaries and placenta in women, but also in smaller amounts in men by the testes and adrenal glands. They are responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting pregnancy, and promoting female secondary sexual characteristics, such as the growth of breast tissue. Estrogen also plays a role in numerous other bodily functions including bone health, mood regulation, and cognitive health.

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1. Estrogen

   Estrogens or Oestrogens, are a group of compounds named for their importance in both menstrual and estrous reproductive cycles. They are the primary female sex hormones. Natural estrogens are steroid hormones, while some synthetic ones are non-steroidal. The name comes from the Greek οἶστρος, literally meaning "gadfly" but figuratively sexual passion or desire, and the suffix -gen, meaning "producer of". Estrogens are synthesized in all vertebrates as well as some insects. Their presence in both vertebrates and insects suggests that estrogenic sex hormones have an ancient evolutionary history. Estrogens are used as part of some oral contraceptives, in estrogen replacement therapy for postmenopausal women, and in hormone replacement therapy for trans women. Like all steroid hormones, estrogens readily diffuse across the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, they bind to and activate estrogen receptors which in turn modulate the expression of many genes. Additionally, estrogens have been shown to activate a G protein-coupled receptor, GPR30.

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1. estrogen

   A type of natural hormone created in moderation within the body of a female human being.

   Estrogen is produced in the ovaries.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020  

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1. gerontes

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of estrogen in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of estrogen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of estrogen in a Sentence

1. James Woods:

   For people who ca n’t take estrogen into their system, this is a huge advantage for them, because it brings them back to more of a normal life.

2. Robert Kotloff:

   It has since become clear that these interventions to reduce estrogen levels weren’t effective, and we haven’t been doing them anymore.

3. Lisa Richardson:

   The thing that seems to drive breast cancer is total exposure to estrogen over a lifetime.

4. Lisa Richardson:

   The increases are not in every age group, the thing that seems to drive breast cancer is total exposure to estrogen over a lifetime.

5. Leonardo Trasande:

   BPA is a synthetic estrogen, and sex hormones shape nearly every bodily function during fetal development.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=estrogen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Estrogen
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estrogen
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=estrogen