østrogen

Norwegian

noun-n3
Definitions
  • oestrogen (UK) or estrogen (US)

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek οἶστρος (frenzy, vehement desire, gadfly).

Origin

Ancient Greek

οἶστρος

Gloss

frenzy, vehement desire, gadfly

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