About The Medical Condition Diethylstilbestrol
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Diethylstilbestrol
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Diethylstilbestrol?
A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)
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