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Designer estrogen — An engineered drug that possesses some, but not all, of the actions of estrogen. Designer estrogens are selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). For example, raloxifene (trade name Evista) is classified as a SERM because it prevents bone… … Medical dictionary
Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulator (SERM) — A "designer estrogen" which possesses some, but not all, of the actions of estrogen. For example, raloxifene (trade name EVISTA) is classified as a SERM because it prevents bone loss (like estrogen) and lowers serum cholesterol (like… … Medical dictionary
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
nutritional disease — Introduction any of the nutrient related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. They may include deficiencies or excesses in the diet, obesity and eating disorders, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease,… … Universalium
Handedness — For other uses, see Handedness (disambiguation). Handedness (also referred to as chirality or laterality) is a human attribute defined by unequal distribution of fine motor skills between the left and right hands. An individual who is more… … Wikipedia
Canine reproduction — This article is about a social behavior of domestic dogs. For social behaviors of other canids, see Category:canids. Canine reproduction is a social behavior of the domestic dog. Contents 1 Canine sexual anatomy and development 1.1 General 1.2… … Wikipedia
Tetrahydrogestrinone — drugbox IUPAC name = (13S,17S) 13,17 diethyl 17 hydroxy 1,2,6,7,8,13,14,15,16,17 decahydrocyclopenta [a] phenanthren 3 one width = 180 CAS number = 618903 56 3 synonyms = Tetrahydrogestrinone, THG, The Clear ATC prefix = ATC suffix = PubChem =… … Wikipedia
Gestrinone — Drugbox IUPAC name =13 ethyl 17alpha hydroxy 18,19 dinorpregna 4,9,11 trien 20 yn 3 one width = 203 CAS number=16320 04 0 ATC prefix=G03 ATC suffix=XA02 ATC supplemental= smiles=CCC12C=CC3=C4CCC(=O)C=C4CCC3C1CCC2(C#C)O PubChem=27812 DrugBank= C … Wikipedia
Human skin color — Skin pigmentation redirects here. For animal skin pigmentation, see Biological pigment. Variety of skin colors Human skin color is primarily due to the presence of melanin in the skin. Skin color ranges from almost black to white with a pinkish… … Wikipedia
