Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hormone_replacement_therapy

1 sense of hormone replacement therapy

Sense 1
hormone replacement therapy, hormone-replacement therapy, HRT -- (hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis)
       => therapy -- ((medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief")