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What is selective estrogen receptor modulator?

Pronunciation: /səˈlɛktɪv ˈɛstrəʤən riˈsɛptər ˈmɑʤəˌleɪtər/

selective estrogen receptor modulator

Definition

A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are selective estrogen receptor modulators. Also called SERM.