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Tamoxifen
Pronunciation
ta-MOK-si-FEN
Definition
A drug used to treat breast cancer, and to prevent it in women who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. Tamoxifen blocks the effects of the hormone estrogen in the breast. It belongs to the family of drugs called antiestrogens.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ta-MOK-si-FEN
Definition
A drug used to treat breast cancer, and to prevent it in women who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. Tamoxifen blocks the effects of the hormone estrogen in the breast. It belongs to the family of drugs called antiestrogens.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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