clomiphene

noun

clo·​mi·​phene ˈklō-mə-ˌfēn 

: a synthetic drug C₂₆H₂₈ClNO used in the form of its citrate to induce ovulation

Examples of clomiphene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Male reproductive experts use certain off-label medications to treat low testosterone, such as clomiphene citrate, in men with fertility interests. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2023

Milwaukee was hit with another 80-game suspension in April when, days before the beginning of the regular season, catcher Pedro Severino was suspended for testing positive for clomiphene. —Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2022

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended 80 games without pay for the use of the performance-enhancing substance clomiphene, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday morning. —Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2022

Inner Armor tested the same product from a different sample for clomiphene, and the results came back negative. —Hunter Cooke, ajc, 29 Nov. 2017

But acupuncture was not linked with an increase in the birth rate compared with sham acupuncture, regardless of whether it was given with or without clomiphene. —Rachael Rettner Senior Writer, Fox News, 29 June 2017

Clomiphene is commonly used to treat female infertility. —Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, 15 May 2017

Creveling, 30, tested positive for clomiphene as a result of an out-of-competition urine test on Oct. 18, 2016. —Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, 15 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + amine + -phene (from phenyl)

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

clomiphene

noun

clo·​mi·​phene ˈkläm-ə-ˌfēn, ˈklōm- 

: a synthetic drug used in the form of its citrate C₂₆H₂₈ClNO·C₆H₈O₇ to induce ovulation

Note: Clomiphene is marketed under the trademark Clomid.