hexestrol

Definitions of hexestrol
  1. noun
    estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy
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    type of:
    estrogen, oestrogen
    a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
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