Term: arzoxifene hydrochloride

Pronunciation: (ar-ZOK-sih-feen HY-droh-KLOR-ide)

Description:

A substance being studied in the treatment of osteoporosis and breast cancer. Arzoxifene hydrochloride is made in the laboratory and binds to estrogen receptors in the body. It is a type of selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). Also called LY353381 hydrochloride.