diethylstilbestrol

Thân thiện

A veterinarian administers diethylstilbestrol to a cow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen: Diethylstilbestrol is a potent, artificially created estrogenic compound used primarily in medical treatments and in animal husbandry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Diethylstilbestrol was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages.
  • The use of diethylstilbestrol in livestock feed has been banned in many countries.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Medical Context: The term is often used in historical or regulatory contexts discussing past medical practices and their long-term consequences.
  • The diethylstilbestrol tragedy led to significant changes in drug approval processes.

Variants and Related Words

• DES: A common abbreviation for diethylstilbestrol.
  • DES-exposed individuals may have specific health risks.
• Stilbestrol: An older, alternative name for the same compound.

Synonyms

• Synthetic estrogen: A general term for artificially produced estrogenic substances.
• Nonsteroidal estrogen: A technical term highlighting its chemical classification distinct from steroid-based estrogens.

Notes on Usage

• The word is highly specialized and is primarily used in medical, veterinary, pharmacological, and public health contexts.
• It is most commonly encountered in its abbreviated form, DES, especially in discussions about its historical use and associated health risks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diethylstilboestrol
• stilbestrol
• stilboestrol
• DES