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Ethinyl Estradiol

Meaning

Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic estrogen, a derivative of estradiol, engineered for enhanced oral bioavailability and potency. It mimics the physiological actions of endogenous estrogens within the human body, primarily by binding to and activating estrogen receptors to elicit cellular responses. This compound serves as a fundamental component in various pharmaceutical preparations due to its predictable and robust estrogenic activity.