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stilbestrol

/stɪlˈbɛs.trɒl/

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noun

/stɪlˈbɛs.trɒl/C2formalmedical
  • ruСинтетический нестероидный эстроген, используемый в медицинских целях и исторически применявшийся в качестве стимулятора роста в кормах для скота и птицы.

A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in medical treatments and historically as a growth promoter in livestock and poultry feed.

uncountable

  1. Synthetic estrogenC1formalmedical

    A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in medical treatments and historically in livestock feed to promote growth.

    ruСинтетический эстроген

    • Stilbestrol was once prescribed to prevent miscarriage.
    • The use of stilbestrol in animal feed has been banned in many countries.
    • Researchers studied the long-term effects of stilbestrol exposure.

    Synonymsdesdiethylstilbestrolstilboestrol

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