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estramustine

Definition / meaning of estramustine

A combination of the hormone estradiol (an estrogen) and nitrogen mustard (an anticancer drug). Used in the palliative therapy of prostate cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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