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xenoestrogen

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xenoestrogen /ˌzɛnəʊˈiːstrədʒ(ə)n , ˌzɛnəʊˈɛstrədʒ(ə)n /
noun [mass noun] Physiology any natural or synthetic compound introduced into the body that mimics the effects of oestrogen or promotes its production.
– ORIGIN 1990s: from xeno- + oestrogen.