adjective
- relating to or produced by oestrogen; having the effects or properties of oestrogen
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'estrogenic'; medical/scientific term
Examples
- The oestrogenic hormones regulate the menstrual cycle in women.
- Certain plants contain oestrogenic compounds that mimic natural hormones.
- The drug has strong oestrogenic activity in the body.
- Oestrogenic effects can be observed in both males and females.
- Researchers studied the oestrogenic properties of the new medication.