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Selective estrogen receptor modulator

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se·lec·tive estrogen receptor modulator (s-lktv)
n. Abbr. SERM
A nonsteroidal compound, such as raloxifene or tamoxifen, designed to mimic the effect of estrogen on a specific tissue or body part by binding only to that part's estrogen receptors.

Selective estrogen receptor modulator
A hormonal preparation that offers the beneficial effects of hormone replacement therapy without the increased risk of breast and uterine cancer associated with HRT.
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