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| A protein found inside the cells of the female reproductive tissue, some other types of tissue, and some cancer cells. The hormone estrogen will bind to the receptors inside the cells and may cause the cells to grow. Also called ER. |
Previous Definitions: | ester, esterified estrogen, estradiol, estramustine, estrogen | Next Definitions: | estrogen receptor negative, estrogen receptor positive, estrogen receptor test, estrogen replacement therapy, ET-743 |
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