Antiestrogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antiestrogen is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A substance that blocks the production or utilization of estrogens, or inhibits their effects.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A substance that blocks the production or utilization of estrogens, or inhibits their effects.
Example Sentences
Dr. Esteva described a breast cancer patient first treated with a mastectomy and the antiestrogen tamoxifen in 1995.
Word Forms
- antiestrogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tamoxifen, antioestrogen, antiandrogen, atamestane, antiprogestin, antihormone.
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