Estrogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈɛstɹədʒənˈaɪˈsi/
Estrogenic (adj)
- Causing effects similar to estrogen, a hormone that helps control growth and body functions.
- Describes a substance that can bind to estrogen receptors and trigger estrogen-related changes in the body.
Estrogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The plant compound has a hormone-like effect in lab tests.
- Some chemicals show a hormone-like effect on cell growth.