bioidentical synthetic hormone


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bioidentical synthetic hormone

Abbreviation: BSH
A compound extracted from plants or formulated in the laboratory and used to replace or increase concentrations of hormones found in the body. The most commonly manufactured and marketed BSHs are the sex steroid hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone).
Synonym: bioidentical natural hormone
See also: hormone
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