Estrogen receptor

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Estrogen receptor
TermEstrogen receptor
Short definitionestrogen receptor (ES-truh-jin reh-SEP-ter) A protein found in the cells of female reproductive tissue, some other tissue types, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen binds to the receptors in the cells and can cause the cells to grow. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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estrogen receptor - (pronounced) (ES-truh-jin reh-SEP-ter) A protein found in the cells of female reproductive tissue, some other tissue types, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen binds to the receptors in the cells and can cause the cells to grow. Also called HE

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