Diethylstilbestrol
A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.150.700.725.500
MeSH Unique ID: D004054
Registry Number: 731DCA35BT
Entry Terms:
- Stilbene Estrogen
- Estrogen, Stilbene
- Agostilben
- Diethylstilbestrol, (Z)-Isomer
- Diethylstilbestrol, Disodium Salt
- Distilbène
- Apstil
- Tampovagan
- Stilbestrol
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