Triphenyliodoethylene

Triphenyliodoethylene (pronunciation: tri-fen-il-iodo-ethylene) is a chemical compound used in medical research.

Etymology

The term "Triphenyliodoethylene" is derived from its chemical structure. "Tri" refers to the three phenyl groups, "iodo" refers to the iodine atom, and "ethylene" refers to the two carbon atoms double bonded to each other.

Definition

Triphenyliodoethylene is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group that is used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It is also used in the treatment of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Related Terms

Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. The term "estrogen" refers to all of the chemically similar hormones in this group, which are estrone, estradiol, and estriol.
Stilbestrol: A group of synthetic estrogens used in medical treatments.
Menopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also called the "change of life."
Postmenopause: The years after menopause.
Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Prostate Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Triphenyliodoethylene
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