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oestrogen (US), estrogen any of several steroid hormones, that are secreted chiefly by the ovaries and placenta, that induce oestrus, stimulate changes in the female reproductive organs during the oestrous cycle, and promote development of female secondary sexual characteristics How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Human oestrogen receptor cDNA: sequence, expression and homology to v-erb-A. Gender, oestrogen, hormone replacement and age-related macular degeneration: results from the Blue Mountains Eye Study. Research by The Johns Hopkins University suggests that regular intake of soy protein containing the naturally occurring oestrogen isoflavone, can reduce the cholesterol profile of postmenopausal women. |
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