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1. (n.) tamoxifen
a drug, C
Etymology: (1970–75; perh. t (rans )- +am (ino )- +oxy -2+phen (yl ), with resp. of y and ph)
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1. (noun) estrogen antagonist, tamoxifen
an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
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1. tamoxifen
One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM.
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