stilbesterol

stilbesterol
noun
synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
Syn: ↑diethylstilbesterol, ↑DES
Hypernyms: ↑nonsteroid, ↑nonsteroidal

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • diethylstilbesterol — noun synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy • Syn: ↑DES, ↑stilbesterol • Hypernyms …   Useful english dictionary

  • nonsteroid — noun an organic compound that does no contain a steroid • Syn: ↑nonsteroidal • Hypernyms: ↑organic compound • Hyponyms: ↑diethylstilbesterol, ↑DES, ↑stilbesterol * * * …   Useful english dictionary

  • nonsteroidal — I noun an organic compound that does no contain a steroid • Syn: ↑nonsteroid • Hypernyms: ↑organic compound • Hyponyms: ↑diethylstilbesterol, ↑DES, ↑stilbesterol …   Useful english dictionary

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