Epimestrol
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Epimestrol
Epimestrol (pronunciation: /ɛpɪˈmɛstroʊl/) is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that was never marketed. It is a member of the class of compounds known as estrogens.
Etymology
The term "Epimestrol" is derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon', 'mēn' meaning 'month', and 'strol' from the word 'estradiol', a type of estrogen.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of steroid compounds, important for their role in the estrous cycle and responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other.
- Estradiol: A type of estrogen and the primary female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epimestrol
- Wikipedia's article - Epimestrol
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