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Definition of estrogen

estrogen

/ˈɛs.trə.dʒən/
(UK: oestrogen)
es · tro · gen
Plural:estrogens
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Adjective:estrogenic
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estrogen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of a group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics of the body and regulate the reproductive system.

Example

"Declining levels of estrogen during menopause can lead to decreased bone density."

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estrange
estranged
estrangement
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estuary
eswatini
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s from the New Latin word estrus (from Ancient Greek oistros, meaning 'gadfly' or 'frenzy') combined with the suffix -gen ('producer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Estrogen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/estrogen
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