clomiphene

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clo·mi·phene

C0414600 (klō′mə-fēn, klŏm′ə-)n. A synthetic drug, C₂₆H₂₈ClNO, that is used in its citrate form to stimulate ovulation.

[c(h)lo(ro)- + (a)mi(ne) + blend of phen(yl) and -ene.]

clomiphene

(ˈkləʊmɪˌfiːn) n (Pharmacology) a drug that stimulates the production of egg cells in the ovary: used to treat infertility in women

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Noun

clomiphene - a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple birthsClomid, clomiphene citratefertility drug - a drug used to increase a woman's fertility

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clomiphene

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clomiphene

[klo´mĭ-fēn] a nonsteroid estrogen analogue used as the citrate salt to stimulate ovulation.

clomiphene

(klō′mə-fēn, klŏm′ə-)n. A synthetic drug, C₂₆H₂₈ClNO, that is used in its citrate form to stimulate ovulation.

clomiphene

Clomifene, an anti-oestrogen drug used to treat INFERTILITY by virtue of its ability to stimulate the production of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation). Multiple pregnancies often result. The drug is on the WHO official list. A brand name is Clomid.

clomiphene

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Related to clomiphene: clomiphene citrate

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Synonyms for clomiphene

noun a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births

Synonyms

Clomid
clomiphene citrate

Related Words

fertility drug

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