eternal damnation
- n the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
estrogen
- n a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
estrogen antagonist
- n an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
estrone
- n a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
estronol
- n a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
estrus
- n applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
estuary
- n the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix