Aromatase inhibitor
noun
any of a cl-ss of drugs that inhibit the action of aromatase: used in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancer
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- Aromatic
having an ; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous. chemistry. of or relating to an or compounds. a plant, drug, or medicine yielding a fragrant , as sage or certain spices and oils. . contemporary examples these slightly bitter flavors add an aromatic complexity to an already rich and decadent dessert. 5 pioneering ways to cook with […]
- Aromatic compound
an organic compound that contains one or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings: many such compounds have an agreeable odor. aromatic compound n. a cyclic compound containing at least one benzene ring and characterized by the presence of alternating double bonds within the ring.
- Aromatic rice
noun any rice with an aroma and flavor like roasted nuts or popcorn, such as basmati, jasmine, and texmati examples asia’s aromatic rices – including basmati from india and pakistan, thailand’s jasmine rice, and hundreds of little-known locally adapted varieties – appear to hold great promise. usage note cooking
- Aromatic series
aromatic series aromatic series n. chemical compounds derived from benzene or similar closed-chain hydrocarbon compounds containing conjugated double bonds. historical examples terebenthene belongs to the benzene or aromatic series, which can be shown from its connection with cymene. scientific american supplement, no. 711, august 17, 1889 various