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Word: Tamoxifen
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: an arbitrary formation based on trans-, amine, oxy-, phenol, elements of the drug's chemical name
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
təˈmɒksɪfɛn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a synthetic drug used to treat breast cancer and infertility in women. It acts as an oestrogen antagonist.
Short Definition:synthetic drug used to treat breast cancer and infertility in women
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