estradiol
noun/ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɒl/
Frequency rank: #16,690 most common English word
Meaning
A primary female sex hormone (estrogen) produced mainly by the ovaries, important for reproductive and general health.
Example sentence
The doctor measured her estradiol levels to check her hormonal health.
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