Fulvestrant (fool-VES-trant) at Medical Glossary
What is it? A drug that blocks estrogen activity in the body and is used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent tumors such as breast cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antiestrogens. Also called Faslodex and ICI 182780.Medical Definition Added By: Kate
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