Ent-Estradiol
Ent-Estradiol
Ent-Estradiol (pronounced /ɛnt ɛˈstrædaɪˌɔːl/), also known as 17β-estradiol, is a naturally occurring steroid and the primary female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and menopause.
Etymology
The term "Ent-Estradiol" is derived from the Greek words "ent", meaning "in", and "estradiol", which is a combination of "estrus" (meaning "gadfly", "heat", "frenzy", or "rush") and "diol", a chemical term indicating that the compound contains two alcohol groups.
Function
Ent-Estradiol is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics. It also has important effects on the endometrium, vagina, and cervix. In addition, it influences various other tissues, including the bones, liver, heart, and brain.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Estrone: A weaker form of estrogen and is a relevant female sex hormone in postmenopausal women.
- Estriol: A type of estrogen that increases during pregnancy.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that has four rings of carbon atoms.
- Menstrual cycle: The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus.
- Menopause: The time that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ent-Estradiol
- Wikipedia's article - Ent-Estradiol
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