Estrogenic
Estrogenic (pronounced: es-tro-jen-ic) is an adjective that refers to substances or effects that are similar to, or caused by, estrogen, a group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.
Etymology
The term "estrogenic" is derived from "estrogen," which comes from the Greek words "oistros," meaning "gadfly" or "frenzy," and "gen," meaning "to produce." The term was coined to reflect the hormone's key role in the female reproductive cycle.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.
- Estrogen receptor: A group of proteins found inside cells, which are activated by the hormone estrogen.
- Estrogen replacement therapy: A treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause by replacing estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce.
- Phytoestrogen: Plant-derived xenoestrogens (not generated within the endocrine system) used to treat postmenopausal symptoms.
- Xenoestrogen: A type of xenohormone that imitates estrogen, which can be either synthetic or natural chemical compounds.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estrogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Estrogenic
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