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Term: diethylstilbestrol

Description:

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen hormone that was formerly prescribed to pregnant women from the 1940s to the 1970s to prevent miscarriages. It is also known as DES, stilboestrol, or DESI.

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Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. She suffered from various reproductive health issues due to her mother's ingestion of diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy.
2. Research has shown that exposure to diethylstilbestrol in the womb can lead to long-term health effects.

Adjective:

1. The diethylstilbestrol treatment was commonly prescribed in the mid-20th century.
2. Long-term diethylstilbestrol exposure has been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers.

Verb:

1. The doctor advised against diethylstilbestrol administration due to potential side effects.
2. It is crucial to diethylstilbestrol being prescribed with caution and only when absolutely necessary.