clomiphene

[ klom-uh-feen, kloh-muh- ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a substance, C 26 H 28 ClNO, used for inducing ovulation in certain infertile women.

clomiphene

/ ˈkləʊmɪˌfiːn /

noun

1. a drug that stimulates the production of egg cells in the ovary: used to treat infertility in women

Word History and Origins

Origin of clomiphene¹

1960–65; c(h)lo(ro)- ² + (a)mi(ne) + phen(yl), extracted from the chemical name

Example Sentences

Tate insisted that his failed drug test was due to him taking the fertility drug clomiphene.

From Seattle Times

In investigating his case, Usada found that one of them contained clomiphene, another prohibited substance, although it was not indicated on the label.

From New York Times

The same in-competition urine test also revealed that a supplement the nonagenarian was using prior to the race in July was contaminated with clomiphene, another prohibited substance.

From The Guardian

His official record is 5–3, with one no-contest: his most recent fight, two years ago, was a victory that was overturned after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene, a banned anti-estrogen drug.

From The New Yorker

Jones, regarded as one of the best fighters in the sport, received a one-year suspension for two banned substances, clomiphene and letrozole, just three days before his scheduled fight against Daniel Cormier in July.

From Washington Times