noun
- Substances or drugs that block or inhibit the effects of estrogen in the body, used especially in treating hormone-sensitive cancers.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; plural form; singular is antiestrogen; commonly used in oncology and endocrinology
Examples
- Antiestrogens are often prescribed to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women.
- The research team studied how different antiestrogens affect tumor growth rates.
- Tamoxifen is one of the most widely used antiestrogens in clinical practice.
- Patients taking antiestrogens may experience side effects related to reduced estrogen levels.
- New antiestrogens with improved safety profiles are currently in development.