Nano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..ano is a prefix meaning extremely small.. When quantifiable, it translates to one-billionth, as in the nanosecond. Nano comes from the Greek word nanos, meaning dwarf..
Aug. 19, 2003 -- Obese women may be more likely to develop breast cancer largely because their bodies produce more estrogen than thin women do. New research suggests that the increase in breast cancer risk faced by obese postmenopausal women may largely be due to higher levels of estrogens circulating in their bodies.
Estrogen... 1  Reduces bodily hair. 2  Promotes the growth of the hair on your head. 3  Controls your height (explaining why men are usually taller than women)  Reduces the mass of your 1  muscles. Promotes the growth of breasts and gives you your 'womanly curves'.  Helps regulate your menstrual 1  cycle. Keeps your skin smooth.  Keeps wrinkles at bay.