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Definition of "zeranol" []

  • A mycotoxin derived from Fusarium fungi used as a nonsteroidal oestrogen agonist. (noun)

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  • "According to Cornell, there are actually six hormones commonly used in meat and dairy production: estradiol and progesterone (natural female sex hormones); testosterone (natural male sex hormone); zeranol, trenbolone acetate and melengesterol (synthetic growth promoters that make animals grow faster)."
  • "The hormones in past and current use include the natural estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and the synthetic zeranol, trenbolone, and melengesterol."
  • "The hormones in past and current use include the natural estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, and the synthetic zeranol, ..."