estrins
/ˈɛstrɪnz/
noun
- A group of steroid hormones (including estradiol, estrone, and estriol) that are primarily responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
- The doctor explained that estrins play a key role in the menstrual cycle.
- Some plants contain compounds that mimic the effects of estrins in the body.
- Levels of estrins naturally decrease during menopause.
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