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Definition of Clomiphene

1. Noun. A fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births.

Definition of Clomiphene

1. Noun. (medicine) A drug used to stimulate ovulation in cases of female infertility ¹

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Definition of Clomiphene

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Medical Definition of Clomiphene

1. A stilbene derivative structurally related to chlorotrianisene and used in the treatment of anovulatory infertility. It is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates the secretion of pituitary gonadotropic hormones. Pharmacological action: fertility agents, female. Chemical name: Ethanamine, 2-(4-(2-chloro-1,2-diphenylethenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-diethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Clomiphene

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1. Carcinogenic Potency Database, Endocrine Disruptors edited by Lois Swirsky Gold (2000)
"Animal Models That Will Accommodate SERMs The activity of SERMs can be studied in animal models to assess compounds such as clomiphene or tamoxifen (43). ..."

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