Where does “estrone” come from?
estrone (English) comes from English -one, from English ketone, from German Keton, from German Aketon, from French acétone, from Latin acētum, from French -ate, from Latin -ātus — Forms adjectives from nouns, indicating the possession of a thing or a quality.
estrone (English): A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C18H22O2 found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen def
Definitions
- A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C18H22O2 found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen def
Ancestry of “estrone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | -one | a ketone; any similar compound containing a... |
| 2 | English | ketone | A homologous series of organic molecules whose... |
| 3 | German | Keton | ketone |
| 4 | German | Aketon | acetone |
| 5 | French | acétone | acetone |
| 6 | Latin | acētum | vinegar |
| 7 | French | -ate | ate |
| 8 | Latin | -ātus | ed |
| 9 | Proto-Italic | -ātos | — |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | -éh₂tos | Forms adjectives from nouns, indicating the possession of a thing or a quality |