Stilbestrol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stɪlˈbɛˌstɹɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stilbestrol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Synonym of diethylstilbestrol.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Synonym of diethylstilbestrol.
Example Sentences
Treatment of abortion has been improved a great deal in the past fifteen years, particularly with the recent knowledge that stilbestrol is a progestin stimulant and also a “vascular” hormone, increasing the caliber of the vessels of the uterus and improving the circulation.
Word Forms
- stilbestrols
- stilboestrol
Synonyms for stilbestrol
Depending on context, synonyms include diethylstilbestrol, des, diethylstilboestrol, stilboestrol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diethylstilboestrol, stilboestrol, diethylstilbestrol, des, fosfestrol, diethylstilbesterol.
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