stilbestrol

di·eth·yl·stil·bes·trol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-eth-uh l-stil-bes-trawl, -trol]
- /daɪˌɛθ əl stɪlˈbɛs trɔl, -trɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-eth-uh l-stil-bes-trawl, -trol]
- /daɪˌɛθ əl stɪlˈbɛs trɔl, -trɒl/

Definitions of stilbestrol word

noun stilbestrol a nonsteroidal synthetic estrogen, C 18 H 20 O 2 , used in medicine chiefly in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and in animal feeds for chemical caponization: formerly used during pregnancy for the prevention of miscarriage but discontinued owing to its association with an increased risk of vaginal and cervical cancers in women having had fetal exposure. Abbreviation: DES. 1
noun stilbestrol diethylstilbestrol 0

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Origin of stilbestrol

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; di-1 + ethyl + stilbestrol; see stilbene, estrus, -ol1

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stilbestrol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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