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

Definition of selective estrogen receptor modulator

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.

Also known as

SERM

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