zuclomifene

English

Etymology

From German zu(sammen) (“Z-configuration”) +‎ clomifene.

Noun

zuclomifene (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) The more active isomer of clomiphene, which binds to estrogen receptors and stays bound for long periods of time, preventing normal receptor recycling and causing an effective reduction in hypothalamic estrogen receptor number.
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