How do you pronounce estrone?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/.

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estrone

/ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.85 in modern English

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noun

American usage; Countable; Uncountable

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂-der. Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros)der. Latin oestrusbor. English estrus Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English estro- English estr- German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English estrone From estr- + -one.

estrones (plural) oestrone (alternative, UK) E1 (alternative)

How do you pronounce estrone?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛˌstɹoʊn/.
What does estrone mean?: A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency.
Where does estrone come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁eysh₂-der. Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros)der. Latin oestrusbor. English estrus Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English estro- English estr- German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English estrone From estr- + -one.

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