Tamoxifen


noun, Pharmacology.
1.
an antineoplastic drug, C 26 H 29 NO, that blocks the estrogen receptors on cancer cells, used in the treatment of breast cancer.
noun
1.
a drug that antagonizes the action of oestrogen and is used to treat breast cancer and some types of infertility in women
tamoxifen
(tə-mŏk’sə-fěn)
An estrogen antagonist drug used to treat advanced breast cancer in women whose tumors are estrogen-dependent and to prevent breast cancer in some women who are at high risk.

Read Also:

  • Tamp

    verb (used with object) 1. to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes: He tamped the tobacco in his pipe. 2. (in blasting) to fill (a drilled hole) with earth or the like after the charge has been inserted. verb (transitive) 1. to force or pack down firmly by repeated blows 2. to […]

  • Tampa

    noun 1. a seaport in W Florida, on Tampa Bay: fishing resort. noun 1. a port and resort in W Florida, on Tampa Bay (an arm of the Gulf of Mexico): two universities. Pop: 317 647 (2003 est) Tampa definition City in western Florida. Note: Port of entry with a harbor on Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa-bay

    noun 1. an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, in W Florida. About 27 miles (43 km) long.

  • Tampala

    noun 1. a branching tropical plant, Amaranthus tricolor, of the amaranth family, cultivated in Asia as a green vegetable.

  • Tamped

    verb (used with object) 1. to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes: He tamped the tobacco in his pipe. 2. (in blasting) to fill (a drilled hole) with earth or the like after the charge has been inserted. verb (transitive) 1. to force or pack down firmly by repeated blows 2. to […]


Disclaimer: Tamoxifen definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.