-oxifene

UK/ˈɒk.sɪ.fiːn/US/ˈɑk.sɪˌfin/

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Used to form names of tamoxifen derivatives used as antiestrogens or estrogen receptor modulators.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of tamoxifen derivatives used as antiestrogens or estrogen receptor modulators.

Origin

From tamoxifen.

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APA

-oxifene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-oxifene

MLA

“-oxifene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-oxifene. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-oxifene,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-oxifene.

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