Definition of Clomiphene
1. Noun. A fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births.
Definition of Clomiphene
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Medical Definition of Clomiphene
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A stilbene derivative structurally related to chlorotrianisene and used in the treatment of anovulatory infertility. It is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates the secretion of pituitary gonadotropic hormones.
Pharmacological action: fertility agents, female.
Chemical name: Ethanamine, 2-(4-(2-chloro-1,2-diphenylethenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-diethyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
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