Mestilbol
Mestilbol
Mestilbol (pronunciation: mes-til-bol) is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen that is used in scientific research. It is related to the class of compounds known as phenols.
Etymology
The term "Mestilbol" is derived from the chemical name Methyltestosterone stilbestrol. "Methyltestosterone" refers to the synthetic anabolic steroid used to treat men with a testosterone deficiency. "Stilbestrol" is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen.
Usage
Mestilbol is primarily used in scientific research. It is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen, which means it can mimic the effects of natural estrogen in the body. This makes it useful in studies related to hormone function and endocrine disruption.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. The term "estrogen" refers to all of the chemically similar hormones in this group, which are estrone, estradiol (primary in women of reproductive age) and estriol.
- Phenols: A type of chemical compound that contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
- Endocrine Disruption: Chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects.
- Methyltestosterone: A man-made form of testosterone, a naturally occurring sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mestilbol
- Wikipedia's article - Mestilbol
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