Definitions for estradiol
estradiol
es·tra·di·ol
Spelling: [es-truh-dahy-awl, -ol]
IPA: /ˌɛs trəˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl/
Estradiol is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.
You can make 1042 anagrams from letters in estradiol (adeilorst).
Definitions for estradiol
noun
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Biochemistry. an estrogenic hormone, C 18 H 24 O 2 , produced by the maturing Graafian follicle, that causes proliferation and thickening of the tissues and blood vessels of the endometrium.
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Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the urine of pregnant humans and mares or synthesized, used in the treatment of estrogen deficiency and certain menopausal and postmenopausal conditions.
Origin of estradiol
1930-35; estra- (combining form representing estrin) + di-1 + -ol1