EVISTA
\ɪvˈɪstə], \ɪvˈɪstə], \ɪ_v_ˈɪ_s_t_ə]\
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A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue.
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