Estrogenic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or caused by estrogen.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The estrogenic effects of the birth control pill led to changes in her mood and libido.
- Research has shown that certain plastics can leach estrogenic chemicals into food and water.
- The estrogenic properties of the herb have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat menstrual cramps.
- Exposure to estrogenic pollutants in the womb has been linked to an increased risk of reproductive problems later in life.
- The estrogenic activity of the compound was measured using a bioassay that mimicked the effects of estrogen on human cells.