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estrogeno

/eˈstrɔ.d͡ʒe.no/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

estrogen

  • any of a group of steroid hormones that promote female secondary sex characteristics

In a sentence

Un calo di estrogeni può causare vari sintomi fisici.

A drop in estrogen can cause various physical symptoms.

Il medico le ha prescritto una terapia a base di estrogeni.

The doctor prescribed her estrogen therapy.

Gli estrogeni svolgono un ruolo fondamentale nel ciclo mestruale.

Estrogens play a fundamental role in the menstrual cycle.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
estrogenomasculine · singular
estrogenimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in the plural 'estrogeni' when referring generally to the hormones.
  • Spelled with an initial 'e-', unlike British English 'oestrogen'.
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