4-hydroxytamoxifen
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000058
A form of the drug tamoxifen that is made by the body after taking tamoxifen. It can also be made in the laboratory, and may help decrease breast density. A topical form of 4-hydroxytamoxifen is being studied in breast cancer screening.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000058 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
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