| ArKO | aromatase knockout |
| DES | diethylstilbestrol |
| E2 | 17β-estradiol |
| EDs | endocrine disruptors |
| ERE | oestrogen response element |
| ERs | oestrogen receptors |
| ERαKO | ER alpha knock-out |
| ERβKO | ER beta knock-out |
| ESR1/ERα | oestrogen receptor 1/alpha |
| ESR2/ERβ | oestrogen receptor 2/beta |
| GPER/GPR30 | G protein-coupled oestrogen receptor 1 |
| ZEA | Zearalenone |