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estrogen replacement therapy

noun

Definition of estrogen replacement therapy

: hormone replacement therapy involving the administration of estrogen without progestin

First Known Use of estrogen replacement therapy

1967, in the meaning defined above

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estrogen replacement therapy

noun
estrogen re·​place·​ment therapy | \ -ri-ˈplā-smənt- How to pronounce estrogen replacement therapy (audio) \

Medical Definition of estrogen replacement therapy

: the administration of estrogen especially to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis abbreviation ERT

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