What does "stilbesterol" mean?

synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy

What is a synonym for "stilbesterol"?

Common synonyms include: des, diethylstilbesterol, diethylstilbesterol.

Stilbesterol

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synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy wordnet

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des diethylstilbesterol diethylstilbesterol

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