Tamoxifen

n.

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a chemical compound (C26H29NO) which is non-steroidal but physiogically active as an estrogen antagonist. It is used to treat postmenopausal breast cancer. Chemically it is 1-p-dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl-trans-1,2-diphenyl-but-1-ene. It can be obtained as a white crystalline powder.

Noun

1.

tamoxifen - an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer Synonyms: estrogen antagonist

antagonist, estrogen antagonist