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a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
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A weak estrogen, which needs to be converted (in target tissues such as the endometrium) to the strong estrogen estradiol before, as a hormone, it causes an estrogen effect. The main estrogen in blood after the menopause. Formed from estradiol when that hormone in tablet (or oral) forms is absorbed across the intestines. Abbreviated E1.
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(ES-trone) TRADE NAME: Theelin. An estrogenic hormone that is less active than estradiol. It is found in the urine of pregnant women and mares. Androstenedione is converted into estrone by aromatase.
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A relatively potent estrogen produced by the ovarian follicles and found during pregnancy in urine and placental tissue.
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A breakdown product of estradiol, with considerably less biologic activity than estradiol itself.
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