Uterotrophic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012477",
  "term": "Uterotrophic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance or effect that causes an increase in the size or weight of the uterus. This change is typically due to the stimulation of estrogen receptors within the uterine tissue, leading to cell proliferation and hypertrophy. Uterotrophic assays are used in toxicology to detect compounds with estrogenic or antiestrogenic activity.",
  "synonyms": [
    "uterotropic"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "estrogen",
    "uterus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 818 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/uterotrophic/"
}