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Estrogens, Catechol

Medical Definition: 2- or 4-Hydroxyestrogens. Substances that are physiologically active in mammals, especially in the control of gonadotropin secretion. Physiological activity can be ascribed to either an estrogenic action or interaction with the catecholaminergic system.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /physiol permitted
Previously Indexed: Catechols (1966-1981),Estrogens (1966-1981),specific estrogen (1966-1981)
Estrogens, Catechol Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Hydroxyestrones - Estrone derivatives substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups in any position. They are important metabolites of estrone and other estrogens.

Estrogens, Catechol Medical Definitions and Terms

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