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aromatase
 An enzyme responsible for the synthesis of oestrogens or female sex hormones from male sex hormones. 
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Gender relationship No
Variants
Synonym
cytochrome P450 aromatases
Formal
P450arom
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

aromatasa

Valenciano

aromatasa
Associated concepts
Type of
enzyme
Causes
conversion/synthesis of estrogens from androgens
Examples
Aromatase cytochrome P450, an enzyme involved in E2 synthesis, is present in the eutopic endometrium of adenomyosis women, emphasizing the significance of local estrogen production.
Second, specific ovarian stimulation protocols with aromatase inhibitors are required depending on the hormone sensitivity of the cancer.
Collocations
WITH VERBS
aromatase catalyzes || converts
WITH NOUNS
aromatase inhibitors || enzyme || activity || deficiency | excess syndrome 

WITH ADJECTIVES
human placental aromatase