Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A synthetic drug, C26H28CINO, that is used in its citrate form to stimulate ovulation.
Wiktionary
- n. medicine A drug used to stimulate ovulation in cases of female infertility
WordNet 3.0
- n. a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births
Etymologies
- c(h)lo(ro)- + (a)mi(ne) + phen(yl). (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“Further, the likelihood of getting womb cancer was even higher for the 362 women who took a certain fertility drug called clomiphene, which manipulates the function of oestrogen to cause the female body to make more eggs.”
“i see that clomid is also called clomiphene (generic) i recently came across a friend who's pills are called clomifene ... spelt differently.”
“While you’re losing the belly fat, a medication called clomiphene, which blocks the conversion from testosterone to estrogen, may help.”
“For women who desire pregnancy, a medication called clomiphene (Clomid) can be used to induce ovulation (cause egg production).”
“He said broader and earlier use of fertility treatment such as clomiphene, which stimulates ovulation, has greatly contributed to the number of multiple births he's handled.”
“The character endorsement from a fellow amateur bike racer currently serving a suspension for clomiphene:”
“For women who ovulate irregularly, infrequently or not at all, fertility drugs such as Clomid (clomiphene) can certainly help them achieve pregnancy.”
“My doctor recommended I take a drug called Clomid clomiphene citrate to stimulate my ovaries to produce more eggs.”
“Fertility drugs such as Clomid clomiphene citrate may be prescribed to trigger egg growth and ovulation if you want to get pregnant.”
“It contains the ingredient guaifenesin which helps thin all mucus secretions and often corrects the problem caused by clomiphene.”
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