estrone

estrone

n. an estrogen produced by ovarian follicles and other tissues. It is used therapeutically in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, estrogen-deficiency disorders, and certain cases of vaginitis.

Related Terms

mate selection

mate selection the choice of an appropriate partner for rep...

cutting

cutting n. the act of cutting oneself, usually on the wrist...

compos mentis

compos mentis in law, mentally competent; that is, neither...

amniotic sac

amniotic sac the fluid-filled membrane that encases and pro...

regression in the service of the ego

regression in the service of the ego in psychoanalytic theo...

gastrulation

gastrulation n. a stage of embryonic development in which t...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z