noun
- A steroid hormone produced mainly by the ovaries; the most potent naturally occurring estrogen in humans.
Usage: medical/scientific term; also called 17β-estradiol in technical contexts
Examples
- Estradiol levels fluctuate throughout a woman's menstrual cycle.
- The doctor measured her estradiol levels to assess her hormonal health.
- Estradiol plays a crucial role in bone density and cardiovascular health.
- Hormone replacement therapy often includes estradiol to relieve menopausal symptoms.
- Estradiol is essential for the development of female reproductive organs during puberty.