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Noun: tamoxifen  ,ta'mók-su-fun
  1. An antagonist for oestrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
    "The oncologist prescribed tamoxifen as part of her treatment plan";
    - estrogen antagonist

Derived forms: tamoxifens

Type of: antagonist

Encyclopedia: Tamoxifen