Antiestrogen

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈɛstɹədʒən/

Antiestrogen (noun)

  1. A substance that reduces or stops the effects of estrogen in the body.
  2. A medicine used to treat some hormone-related cancers by lowering estrogen activity.

Examples

  • An antiestrogen blocks estrogen effects in the body.
  • The doctor prescribes an antiestrogen to block estrogen effects.