noun
- A steroid hormone produced mainly by the ovaries; the most potent naturally occurring estrogen in humans.
Usage: Also spelled estradiol (U.S. spelling).; Medical/scientific term.; Countable in pharmaceutical contexts (e.g., 'different oestradiol formulations'), but typically used as a mass noun.
Examples
- Oestradiol levels rise significantly during the menstrual cycle.
- The doctor prescribed oestradiol patches to manage menopausal symptoms.
- Oestradiol is essential for bone health and cardiovascular function in women.
- Blood tests measure oestradiol concentration to assess reproductive hormone status.
- Hormone replacement therapy often contains oestradiol as its active ingredient.