estrogenic

/ɛstrɒˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or produced by estrogen

“The estrogenic compounds in the soil were affecting the local wildlife.”

2. noun

a substance that mimics the effect of estrogen

“Researchers studied the estrogenic effects of the new hormone replacement therapy.”

Synonyms

  • estrogen-like
  • oestrogenic

Antonyms

  • anti-estrogenic
  • non-estrogenic