oestradiol
/ˌɛstrəˈdaɪɔl/
noun
- A type of estrogen, a hormone that is important for female reproductive health and development.
- Doctors may prescribe oestradiol as part of hormone replacement therapy.
- The body naturally produces oestradiol in the ovaries.
- Oestradiol levels rise during puberty and help regulate the menstrual cycle.