Doisynolic acid
Doisynolic Acid
Doisynolic acid (pronunciation: doi-syn-oh-lic acid) is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that was never marketed. It is a derivative of estradiol and is also known as 2,3-dihydrofollicular hormone or 2,3-dihydrofolliculin.
Etymology
The term "Doisynolic acid" is derived from the Greek words "doisyno" meaning "double" and "lic acid" referring to its chemical structure. The term was first used in the mid-20th century when the compound was synthesized.
Related Terms
- Estradiol: A form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries.
- Steroidal estrogen: A type of estrogen that is chemically similar to the hormones produced by the ovaries.
- 2,3-dihydrofollicular hormone: Another name for Doisynolic acid.
- 2,3-dihydrofolliculin: Yet another name for Doisynolic acid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doisynolic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Doisynolic acid
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