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Estrogens  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Compounds that interact with ESTROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of ESTRADIOL. Estrogens stimulate the female reproductive organs, and the development of secondary female SEX CHARACTERISTICS. Estrogenic chemicals include natural, synthetic, steroidal, or non-steroidal compounds.

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Entry terms

  • Estrogen
  • Estrogenic Agents
  • Estrogenic Compounds
  • Estrogen Receptor Agonists

In other languages

  • French

  • Agents estrogéniques
  • Agents oestrogéniques
  • Composés estrogéniques
  • Composés oestrogéniques
  • Estrogènes

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NG0DT56C-P

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