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Meaning of ICI 182780: A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Definition of ICI 182780

A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. ICI 182780 blocks estrogen activity in the body and is a type of antiestrogen. Also called Faslodex and fulvestrant.

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