Tamoxifen (noun)

A drug used in the treatment of breast cancer, especially in women who have reached menopause, and also to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in high-risk women.

Origin:

1970s: from ta- (as a symbol of the isomeric form of the drug) + moxifen.

Examples:

1. Tamoxifen is an effective medication for breast cancer treatment.
2. The doctor prescribed tamoxifen for the patient.
3. Tamoxifen has been used to treat breast cancer for over 20 years.
4. Tamoxifen is a common hormonal therapy for breast cancer.
5. Tamoxifen has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.