tamoxifennoun [ U ]
uk/təˈmɒk.sɪ.fen/us/təˈmɑːk.səˌfen/specializeda drug used to treat breast cancer by blocking the action of the hormone oestrogen:
Pre-menopausal hormone treatments include tamoxifen.
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