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1 Definition of selective estrogen receptor modulator

Meaning of selective estrogen receptor modulator: A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues.

A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are selective estrogen receptor modulators. Also called SERM.

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