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œstradiol Biochem.|iːs-, ɛstrəˈdaɪɒl|
Also (U.S.) estr-.
[f. œstrane + di-2 + -ol.]
The most active known naturally occurring œstrogenic hormone in mammals, C18H22(OH)2, which is formed in the ovarian follicles, controls the growth of the female sexual organs and some functions of the uterus, and is used, e.g., in treating the menopausal syndrome and conditions associated with hypoplasia of the genital tract.
1934K. David et al. in Biochem. Jrnl. XXVIII. 1366 The increased oestrogenic potency of these substances is associated with an increased effect on the seminal vesicles. Oestradiol is about twice as oestrogenic as oestrone. 1951A. Grollman Pharmacol. & Therapeutics xxvi. 579 Estradiol is also marketed in the form of its benzoic acid ester in which form its activity is greatly enhanced. 1955Sci. News Let. 17 Sept. 179/3 Drs. Emil Witsch and C. Y. Chang..told..that they were able to change male Xenopus toads into egg-laying females..under the influence of a female hormone, estradiol. 1968Times 4 Oct. 9/2 Injections of male or female sex hormones, testosterone or oestradiol, prevent the shedding of old antlers. |