estrogen

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English - Turkish
(Fizyoloji) östrajen
estrojen
{i} östrojen

Östrojen bir hormondur. - Estrogen is a hormone.

memelilerde dişilik hormonları
(Tıp) Dişi hayvanda estrus (cinsel kızgınlık) yapan bir madde, estrojen

Related Terms

estrogen replacement therapy
(Tıp) östrojen tedavisi
estrogen hormones
(Fizyoloji) östorojen hormonları
estrogen preparation
(Tıp) östrojen preparatı
estrogen receptor
(Tıp) östrojen reseptörü
oestrogen
(Tıp) Ovarium follikül hormonu olan oestradiol ile, bunun türevi olan oestrone'a ve benzer etkideki sentetik bileşiklere verilen ortak ad
oestrogen
östrojen
synthetic estrogen
(Tıp) sentetik östrojen
English - English
Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones
The hormone produced by developing follicles in the ovaries which has the single greatest influence on your fertility cycle As greater quantities of estrogen are secreted by the developing follicles and eventually by the dominant follicle, your body responds by secreting more and more cervical fluid with ever more fertile qualities Cervical fluid is necessary for conception as it provides a medium for sperm to reach the ovum and provides nutrients to them on their journey Your cervix also responds to the influence of estrogen, becoming softer, higher in position, open and wet ("SHOW") as fertility increases At its highest levels, estrogen causes luteinizing hormone to be released, which in turn triggers ovulation When estrogen levels drop after ovulation, your cervical fluid dries up quickly and your cervix becomes firm, lower, closed and dry
Estrogen is a female hormone produced by the ovaries; it is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in females and for the preparation of the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg
female hormone responsible for stimulating the development of female secondary sex characteristics
A hormone usually associated with promoting the development of female secondary sex characteristics, including breast
hormone that exerts frmale characteristics
hormones responsible for the menstrual cycle and other female characteristics
The general term for the female sex hormone responsible for developing and maintaining female secondary sex characteristics Estrogen is a key component of women's monthly menstrual cycles
a hormone which promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics in women and stimulates thickening of the lining of the uterus during the last part of the cycle
female hormone
A hormone produced by both male and female human bodies, which is important for the maintenance of normal brain function and development of nerve cells Estrogen therapy may be beneficial in treating Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research
a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
a hormone secreted by the ovaries which affect many aspects of the female body, including menstrual cycles and pregnancy
hormone produced by the ovaries A lack of estrogen in women may accelerate the process of osteoporosis
Estrogen is an important female hormone that is responsible for the development of the breasts, the vagina, and the uterus, as well as the building up of the uterine lining before each menstrual period Estrogen has other important functions as well Along with calcium and exercise, estrogen helps to maintain strong bones The relationship between estrogen and a woman's health for the years following menopause continues to be explored
One of a group of steroid hormones that control female sexual development; directly affects bone mass through estrogen receptors in bone, reducing bone turnover and bone loss Indirectly increases intestinal calcium absorption and renal calcium conservation and, therefore, calcium balance See hormone replacement therapy
The female sex hormone produced by the ovaries
a female sex hormone that regulates menstrual cycles
A female hormone produced by the ovaries and other adrenal glands
a hormone produced by the ovaries
Female hormone produced by the ovary Responsible for secondary sex characteristics and cyclic changes in the lining of the uterus and vagina
see oestrogen. the usual American spelling of oestrogen. Any of a class of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive system's development, maturation, and function. The three major estrogens estradiol, estrone, and estriol are produced mainly by the ovaries and placenta; the adrenal glands and the testes secrete smaller amounts. Estrogens affect the ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes, uterus, and mammary glands and play crucial roles in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and parturition (labour). They also influence the structural differences between female and male bodies. In experimental animals, loss of estrogens diminishes mating desires and other behavioral patterns
{i} female sex hormone which is secreted by the ovaries and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sexual characteristics (Biochemistry)
A female hormone produced by the ovaries that may protect women against heart disease Estrogen is not produced after menopause
one of the female sex hormones produced primarily bythe ovaries before menopause and by fat and other tissues after menopause
Principal female sex hormone
A hormone produced primarily by the ovaries, which is important in promoting female characteristics
-a hormone made by the ovaries, adrenal glands, and also in various cells of the body Estrogen promotes female characteristics The most common estrogens are estrone, estradiol, and estriol Premarin, the product name of conjugated estrogens, is actually derived from the urine of horses

Related Terms

estrogen antagonist
an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
estrogen replacement therapy
The administration of estrogen, especially in postmenopausal women, to relieve menopausal symptoms and to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease
œstrogen
Alternative spelling of estrogen
oestrogen
{i} female sex hormone which is secreted by the ovaries and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sexual characteristics (Biochemistry)
oestrogen
oes·tro·gen in AM and sometimes in BRIT, use estrogen Oestrogen is a hormone produced in the ovaries of female animals. Oestrogen controls the reproductive cycle and prepares the body for pregnancy. As ovulation gets nearer, oestrogen levels rise. a substance that is produced in a woman's ovaries that causes changes in her body and prepares it for having babies
oestrogen
steroid hormone, alternative spelling of estrogen
oestrogen
a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
estrogen

    Hyphenation

    es·tro·gen

    Turkish pronunciation

    estrıcın

    Pronunciation

    /ˈestrəʤən/ /ˈɛstrəʤən/

    Etymology

    [ 'es-tr&-j&n ] (noun.) 1927. From estrus +‎ -gen (“a producer of”)
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