adjective
- acting against or blocking the effects of estrogen; opposing or inhibiting estrogenic activity
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; technical
Examples
- The drug has antiestrogenic properties that help reduce hormone-dependent tumor growth.
- Tamoxifen is an antiestrogenic compound commonly used in breast cancer treatment.
- Researchers studied the antiestrogenic effects of the new medication on cell cultures.
- The antiestrogenic mechanism of action makes this therapy suitable for certain patients.
- Some herbs are believed to have mild antiestrogenic activity, though evidence is limited.