diethylstilboestrol
Definition
- Noun:
- A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen: Diethylstilboestrol is a potent, artificially created estrogenic compound. It is used therapeutically in human medicine and has been historically added to animal feed to promote growth in livestock and poultry.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Diethylstilboestrol was once commonly prescribed to prevent miscarriages.
- The use of diethylstilboestrol in cattle feed is now banned in many countries.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Therapeutic Context: The term is primarily used in medical, pharmacological, and agricultural history. It is often discussed in the context of its adverse health effects discovered in later generations.
- The diethylstilboestrol tragedy led to major reforms in drug testing and approval processes.
Variants and Related Words
- Diethylstilbestrol (DES): This is the more common American English spelling and abbreviation for the same compound.
- DES-exposed individuals may have specific health risks.
Synonyms
- DES: The standard acronym.
- Stilboestrol: A shortened, less common form.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This word has no other common meanings. It refers specifically to this synthetic estrogen compound. Its usage is almost exclusively technical or historical.
Noun
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a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
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