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Vocabulary Entry
estradiol
|noun
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noun
Estradiol is a steroid hormone that is a form of estrogen, primarily produced in the ovaries, and plays a key role in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
Example Sentences
"Estradiol levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle."
"Doctors often monitor estradiol levels during fertility treatments."
"After menopause, the body's production of estradiol decreases significantly."