NCIt definition : The administration of estrogen, especially in postmenopausal women, to relieve menopausal
symptoms and to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease. (Bartleby.com);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Hormones (estrogen, progesterone, or both) given to postmenopausal women
or to women who have had their ovaries surgically removed. Hormones are given to replace
the estrogen no longer produced by the ovaries.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044405; CDR0000045685;