"raloxifene" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɹəˈlɑk.sɪˌfin/ [General-American]
Etymology: From ral- (of unknown origin) + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|ral-|-oxifene|qq1=of unknown origin|t2=tamoxifen derivative}} ral- (of unknown origin) + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} raloxifene (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A drug used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₈H₂₇NO₄S·HCl as prophylaxis against osteoporosis after menopause. Wikipedia link: raloxifene Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

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