tamoxifen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist used in the treatment of postmenopausal breast cancer and infertility in women.

Pronunciation

/təˈmɒk.sɪ.fɛn/ /təˈmɑk.sɪf.ən/

Word forms

tamoxifen tamoxifens

Etymology

From t(rans)- + am(ine) + oxy- + phen(yl).

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