Definition

A group of hormones that are mainly produced in the ovaries and are important for the development of female characteristics and reproductive functions.

Example

Estrogen levels can affect a woman's mood and physical health.

Conversation

I read that estrogen plays a big role in women's health.

Yeah, it's fascinating how it affects so many things, like mood and energy levels.

Exactly! I didn't realize how important estrogen was until recently.

It's definitely something worth learning about, especially for our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Estrogen** → It is formed from "estro" (from Greek "oistros", meaning frenzy or passion) and "-gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "estrogen" refers to a hormone that produces or generates female characteristics and reproductive functions, often associated with the frenzy of sexual desire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'frenzy' ('estro') and 'producing' ('-gen') to remember that estrogen is a hormone that generates female traits and reproductive functions.

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