estrogen replacement therapy
noun
the administration of estrogen, especially in postmenopausal women, to reduce the chance of osteoporosis and sometimes to lower cholesterol levels. Abbreviation: ERT
Origin of estrogen replacement therapy
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby estrogen replacement therapy
estremadura,
estrildid,
estrin,
estriol,
estrogen,
estrogen replacement therapy,
estrogenic,
estrone,
estrous,
estrous cycle,
estrus
Scientific definitions for estrogen replacement therapy
estrogen replacement therapy
The therapeutic administration of estrogen to postmenopausal women in order to reduce symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency, such as hot flashes and osteoporosis.