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Estrone Definition & Meaning

estrone
noun
  1. 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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What does estrone mean?
a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
What part of speech is estrone?
Estrone is a noun.

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