clomiphene

noun

clo·​mi·​phene ˈklō-mə-ˌfēn How to pronounce clomiphene (audio)
: 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

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Etymology

chlor- + amine + -phene (from phenyl)

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clomiphene was in 1962

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clomiphene

noun
clo·​mi·​phene ˈkläm-ə-ˌfēn, ˈklōm- How to pronounce clomiphene (audio)
: 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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