RALOXIFENE
\ɹˈaləksˌa͡ɪfiːn], \ɹˈaləksˌaɪfiːn], \ɹ_ˈa_l_ə_k_s_ˌaɪ_f_iː_n]\
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A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.