zuclomifene

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noun

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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Meanings

nounzuclomifene (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe 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.

Origin

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

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APA

zuclomifene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zuclomifene

MLA

“zuclomifene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zuclomifene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “zuclomifene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/zuclomifene.

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