Definition: Steroidal compounds related to ESTRADIOL, the major mammalian female sex hormone. Estradiol congeners include important estradiol precursors in the biosynthetic pathways, metabolites, derivatives, and synthetic steroids with estrogenic activities.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with ESTROGENS, CONJUGATED (USP)
estrogens, conjugated synthetic A [ Cenestin,Duramed brand of synthetic conjugated estrogens, A,synthetic conjugated estrogens, A ] A preparation containing nine synthetic estrogen components, prescribed in estrogen replacement therapy for vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes and sweating.