1. Noun. A particular drug used in chemotherapy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Estramustine
1. A nitrogen mustard linked to estradiol, usually as phosphate; used to treat prostatic neoplasms; also has radiation protective properties.
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, antineoplastic agent, hormonal, radiation-protective agents.
Chemical name: Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol (17beta)-, 3-(bis(2-chloroethyl)carbamate)
(12 Dec 1998)
