English Explanatory Dictionary

raloxifene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug with the chemical formula C₂₈H₂₇NO₄S, used orally as prophylaxis against osteoporosis after menopause.

Pronunciation

/ɹəˈlɒk.sɪˌfiːn/ /ɹəˈlɑk.sɪˌfin/

Word forms

raloxifene raloxifen

Etymology

From ral- (of unknown origin) + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).

Synonyms

ralox RLX
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