estriol
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~ a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
estrogen antagonist
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~ an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
estrogen
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~ a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
estrone
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~ a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
Estronol
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~ a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
estrus
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~ applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
estuary
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~ the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
esurience
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~ excessive desire to eat
eta
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~ the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet
ETA
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~ a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees; "in 1968 ETA launched a campaign of political assassinations of government officials"
etagere
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~ a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments
etamin
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~ a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
etamine
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~ a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.
etanercept
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~ a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
etcetera
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~ additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; "his report was full of etceteras"