: a synthetic drug C26H28ClNO used in the form of its citrate to induce ovulation

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This may be done with medications like clomiphene citrate. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Male reproductive experts use certain off-label medications to treat low testosterone, such as clomiphene citrate, in men with fertility interests. Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + amine + -phene (from phenyl)

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clomiphene was in 1962

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“Clomiphene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clomiphene. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

: a synthetic drug used in the form of its citrate C26H28ClNO·C6H8O7 to induce ovulation

Note: Clomiphene is marketed under the trademark Clomid.

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