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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

antiestrogen

/ˌæntiˈɛstrɒdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does antiestrogen mean?

noun

A substance that blocks the action of estrogen in the body, often used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an antiestrogen medication to slow the growth of the tumor."

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