ESTRONE Meaning and
Definition
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Estrone, also known as E1, is a naturally occurring hormone that belongs to the group of substances known as estrogens. Estrogens are a class of steroid hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Estrone is primarily produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands, but it can also be synthesized in peripheral tissues through a process called aromatization, where testosterone is converted into estrone.
Chemically, estrone is derived from androstenedione, a precursor hormone mainly produced in the adrenal glands and gonads. Its molecular formula is C18H22O2, and it has a molecular weight of 270.37 g/mol. Estrone is a crystalline solid with a white to off-white color.
In females, estrone is involved in the development of the breasts and regulation of the menstrual cycle. During menopause, estrone becomes the predominant estrogen in the body, as its production increases due to the decline in other estrogens. It is also present in small amounts in males since it is formed from the conversion of testosterone.
Estrone has important clinical implications, as abnormal levels can be indicative of certain health conditions. Elevated levels in postmenopausal women have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Estrone levels can be measured through blood tests, and hormone replacement therapy may be used to manage hormonal imbalances related to estrone.
Common Misspellings for ESTRONE
- wstrone
- sstrone
- dstrone
- rstrone
- 4strone
- 3strone
- eatrone
- eztrone
- extrone
- edtrone
- eetrone
- ewtrone
- esrrone
- esfrone
- esgrone
- esyrone
- es6rone
- es5rone
- esteone
Etymology of ESTRONE
The word "estrone" has a Greek origin. It comes from the combination of two Greek words: "oistros", meaning "gadfly" or "frenzy", and "stērós", meaning "solid" or "pertaining to the ovaries". The term was coined in 1929 by Adolf Butenandt and Edward Doisy, who discovered and isolated this hormone from the urine of pregnant women. The name "estrone" reflects its origins on the ovaries and the dynamic nature of female reproductive processes.
Similar spelling words for ESTRONE
- esotropia,
- ester,
- estrange,
- Estrello,
- estrogenic,
- estriol,
- Estridge,
- estranged,
- estrous,
- estronol,
- estrogen,
- eyestrain,
- Estrella,
- esoteric,
- estragon,
- esoterica.
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