stilbesterol

Definitions of stilbesterol
  1. noun
    synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
    synonyms: DES, diethylstilbesterol
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    type of:
    nonsteroid, nonsteroidal
    an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
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