Definition

A hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a key role in the female reproductive system and is used in medical treatments for estrogen deficiency.

Example

Doctors may prescribe estradiol to help manage symptoms of menopause.

Conversation

Have you heard about estradiol and how it can help with menopause?

Yeah, I read it can really ease a lot of the symptoms.

Exactly! I think it’s interesting how it works in the body.

For sure, hormones like estradiol play such a big role in our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Estradiol** → The word is derived from "estrus" (from Greek "oistros", meaning frenzy or passion, referring to the reproductive cycle) and "diol" (from the chemical suffix indicating the presence of two hydroxyl groups). Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a hormone involved in the regulation of the female reproductive system, particularly during the estrous cycle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'estrus' which relates to the reproductive cycle and 'diol' indicating two hydroxyl groups — this helps you remember that estradiol is a hormone important in female reproduction.

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