estrogen

BrE /ˈɛstrədʒən/ AmE /ˈɛstrədʒən/

noun en → es

1 HORMONE [singular] C1

a hormone that is produced in the ovaries and regulates female sexual development, menstrual cycles, and pregnancy

estrógeno

Collocations estrogen levels · estrogen replacement therapy

  • High estrogen levels can cause mood swings.

    Niveles altos de estrógeno pueden causar cambios de humor.

2 MEDICINE [singular] C1

a synthetic form of estrogen used in medicine, often as a hormone replacement therapy for women who have had their ovaries removed or are menopausal

estrógeno sintético

Collocations estrogen supplement · estrogen therapy

  • She started taking estrogen supplements after her hysterectomy.

    Ella empezó a tomar suplementos de estrógeno después de su histerectomía.