Meaning of the word tamoxifen in English

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tamoxifen

US /təˈmɑːk.səˌfen/
UK /təˈmɒk.sɪ.fen/
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Noun

a synthetic nonsteroidal antiestrogen drug used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Example:
Her doctor prescribed tamoxifen as part of her breast cancer treatment.
Patients taking tamoxifen require regular monitoring.