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stilboestrol

/stɪlˈbiː.strɒl/

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noun

/stɪlˈbiː.strɒl/C2formalmedical
  • ruМощный синтетический эстроген, используемый в медицинских целях и исторически в кормах для скота и птицы.

A potent synthetic estrogen used in medical treatments and historically in feed for livestock and poultry.

uncountable

  1. Synthetic estrogenC2formalmedical

    A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used historically in medicine and as a growth promoter in livestock and poultry.

    ruСинтетический эстроген

    • Stilboestrol was once prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms.
    • The use of stilboestrol in animal feed has been banned in many countries due to health concerns.
    • Researchers studied the long-term effects of stilboestrol exposure.

    Synonymsdesdiethylstilbestroldiethylstilboestrolstilbestrol

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