ESTROGEN Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
estrogen.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word estrogen. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word estrogen. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ESTROGEN
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| estradiol | nounn | |||||||
noun • the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer | ||||||||
| estriol | nounn | |||||||
noun • a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency | ||||||||
| estrone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency | ||||||||
| oestrogen | nounn | |||||||
noun • a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For ESTROGEN
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
estrogen, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
steroid
Phrases (2)
sex hormonesteroid hormone
