| tamoxifen |
An estrogen-like drug with lower estrogenic activity than the native hormone. Binds to estrogen receptors, blocking binding and stimulation by estrogen (competitive inhibition). Confers benefits against osteoporosis and heart disease.
Ãâó: oes.mans.eun.eg/Courses/med/surgery/graphics/cf_st...
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| tamoxifen |
(Brand name: Nolvadex) This drug blocks the effects of estrogen on many organs, such as the breast. Estrogen promotes the growth of some breast cancers. Recent research suggests that tamoxifen may lower the risk of breast cancer in women with certain risk factors.
Ãâó: www.cancer.org/docroot/GRY/GRY_0.asp
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| tamoxifen |
A drug that acts as an anti-estrogen in some types of breast tumors. In breast tumors that depend on estrogen for growth, tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer cells from dividing and multiplying further by blocking the action of estrogen.
Ãâó: envirocancer.cornell.edu/Glossary/GL.index.cfm
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| tamoxifen |
A hormonally related drug that has been used to treat breast cancer and is being tested as a possible preventive strategy.
Ãâó: seniorhealth.about.com/od/womenshealth/a/women_glo...
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| tamas |
Sanskrit word meaning one of the three qualities of nature (guna), expressing sloth, restlessness, and idleness.
Ãâó: www.storytellingmonk.org/ref/glossaries/t.htm
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