Antiestrogen
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈɛstɹədʒən/
Antiestrogen (noun)
- A substance that reduces or stops the effects of estrogen in the body.
- 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.