Estrone

Pronunciation: /ˈɛstɹən/

Estrone (noun)

  1. A natural hormone in the body, mainly linked with female reproductive functions and changes during the menstrual cycle.
  2. One form of estrogen studied in labs to understand hormone levels, effects, and related medical conditions.

Examples

  • Estrone is a female hormone type found in the body.
  • The body produces estrone as a female hormone type.