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Pronunciation: es-tră-dī′ol, es-tra′dē-ōl
Definition: the most potent naturally occurring estrogen in mammals, formed by the ovary, placenta, testis, and possibly the adrenal cortex; therapeutic indications for estradiol are those typical of an estrogen. α-Estradiol (17α-estradiol), exhibits considerably less biologic activity.
Synonym(s): estrogenic hormone, oestradiol
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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