Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (sel-EK-tiv ESS-tro-jen Re-SEP-tor MOD-yew-lay-tor) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (sel-EK-tiv ESS-tro-jen Re-SEP-tor MOD-yew-lay-tor)? SERM. A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues. Tamoxifen and raloxifene are SERMs.

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