noun
- Plural of oestradiol; a form of estrogen hormone produced mainly by the ovaries in females, important for reproductive and sexual function.
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: estradiol); medical/scientific term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple instances or measurements
Examples
- Blood tests measure oestradiols to assess hormone levels in women.
- Oestradiols play a crucial role in bone health and cardiovascular function.
- The doctor prescribed hormone therapy to regulate oestradiols in postmenopausal patients.
- Oestradiols are the most potent form of estrogen in the human body.
- Research shows that oestradiols influence mood and cognitive function.