estra-

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Estrane, a steroid hydrocarbon that is the basis of several female hormones.

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Meanings

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  1. Estrane, a steroid hydrocarbon that is the basis of several female hormones.

Origin

Clipping of estrane.

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APA

estra-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/estra-

MLA

“estra-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/estra-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “estra-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/estra-.

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