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Tamoxifen

Definition:

Tamoxifen is a medication primarily used to treat and prevent breast cancer. It is also prescribed for certain types of infertility and gynecomastia in men.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun: A selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) medication used for breast cancer treatment.

Example sentence: She has been taking tamoxifen daily following her breast cancer surgery.

2. Noun: A drug employed for hormone therapy in postmenopausal women at high risk of developing breast cancer.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed tamoxifen as a preventive measure for hereditary breast cancer.

3. Noun: An antiestrogen drug utilized to treat infertility in women with anovulatory disorders.

Example sentence: The fertility specialist recommended tamoxifen to stimulate ovulation in the patient.

4. Noun: A medication used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who have undergone surgery or radiation therapy.

Example sentence: After completing her breast cancer treatment, she started taking tamoxifen to prevent a recurrence.

5. Noun: A medication prescribed to treat gynecomastia, a condition characterized by enlargement of breast tissue in males.

Example sentence: The endocrinologist suggested tamoxifen as a potential treatment option for his gynecomastia.

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