estrone

名词 n.
/ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency. US,countable,uncountable

词形变化

estrones plural oestrone alternative,UK E1 alternative

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂-der.
Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros)der.
Latin oestrusbor.
English estrus
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
Latin -o-bor.
English -o-
English estro-
English estr-
German Ketonbor.
English ketone
English -one
English estrone
From estr- + -one.
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