noun
- A naturally occurring estrogen hormone produced mainly by the ovaries and found in smaller amounts in other tissues; used in hormone replacement therapy and other medical treatments.
Usage: biochemistry; medicine; also called oestrone in British English
Examples
- Estrone is one of the three main estrogens produced by the female body.
- After menopause, estrone becomes the dominant form of circulating estrogen.
- The doctor prescribed a medication containing estrone to help manage menopausal symptoms.
- Estrone levels can be measured through blood tests to assess hormonal status.
- Adipose tissue produces estrone, which is why body weight affects hormone levels.