estrogen
1 synonym and 1 antonym for estrogen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hormone produced mainly in the ovaries that regulates the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Built from Greek oistros ("frenzy," root of "estrus") plus the suffix "-gen," meaning "producer of" — so literally, "the thing that produces estrus."
Full origin of estrogen →Frequently asked questions
What does “estrogen” mean?
The word “estrogen” means a hormone produced mainly in the ovaries that regulates the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. In plain terms, a key female sex hormone, produced mainly by the ovaries.
How do you pronounce “estrogen”?
“Estrogen” is pronounced EEST-ruhd-zhuhn (/ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “estrogen” in a sentence?
Here is “estrogen” used in a sentence: “Estrogen levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle.”
What part of speech is “estrogen”?
“Estrogen” is a noun.
Where does the word “estrogen” come from?
The word “estrogen” comes from Greek. Built from Greek oistros ("frenzy," root of "estrus") plus the suffix "-gen," meaning "producer of" — so literally, "the thing that produces estrus.".
Is “estrogen” a common word?
“Estrogen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
