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Exogenous Ester Administration

Meaning

Exogenous Ester Administration refers to the clinical practice of introducing a therapeutic compound, typically a steroid hormone, that has been chemically modified by the addition of an ester group, into the body from an external source. The esterification process increases the compound’s lipophilicity, which allows for slower absorption from the injection site and a prolonged half-life in circulation. This method is commonly used in hormone replacement therapy to achieve stable, sustained physiological concentrations.