Definition

A type of hormone that is important for female reproductive health and is used in medical treatments for hormone deficiencies.

Example

Doctors may prescribe estrone to help manage symptoms of menopause.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of estrone?

Yeah, I think it's related to hormones, right?

Exactly! It's used to treat estrogen deficiency in women.

That makes sense; I heard it can help with menopause symptoms too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Estrone** → The word 'estrone' is derived from 'estrus' (from Latin *estrus*, meaning the period of sexual receptivity in female mammals) and the suffix '-one' (indicating a ketone or steroid). Estrone is a type of estrogen, a hormone involved in the reproductive cycle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'estrus' as the time when female mammals are ready to mate, and '-one' indicating a type of hormone. This helps you remember that estrone is a hormone related to the reproductive cycle.

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