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estrogenic

[es″tro-jen´ik]

estrus-producing; having the properties of, or properties similar to, an estrogen.

es·tro·gen·ic

(es'trō-jen'ik),

1. Causing estrus in animals.

2. Having an action similar to that of an estrogen.

es·tro·gen·ic

(es'trŏ-jen'ik)

1. Causing estrus in animals.

2. Having an action similar to that of an estrogen.
Synonym(s): oestrogenic.

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