stilbesterol
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stilbesterol Definition
(n)
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
stilbesterol Synonyms
DES
diethylstilbesterol
stilbesterol
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