Oestrogen

Oestrogen

A hormone that controls the growth and development of the reproductive system in female vertebrates.

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oestrogen

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The generic term for a group of female sex hormones which control the development of sexual characteristics and control oestrus.

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Biology; Biochemistry; Molecular biology

A compound, usually a steroid, that supports the development of female secondary sex characteristics; e.g. oestradiol.

estrogen

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

A hormone that controls the growth and development of the reproductive system in female vertebrates.

genitals

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The external organs of mating and reproduction in male and female animals are called genitals.

gonad

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

An organ in the body that produces sex cells. Ovaries and testes are gonads that produce egg and sperms respectively.

infertile

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

Not able to produce offspring, seeds, or fruit. An infertile species can not reproduce at all.

hermaphrodite

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

A plant or animal that has both male and female organs of reproduction. Earth-worms are hermaphrodites.

lactation

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The production of milk in a female mammal after she has given birth to her offspring.

ovary

Anatomy; Reproductive systems

The part in female animals that produces eggs. Most vertebrates have two ovaries, one on each side of the body.

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