Definition

A man-made medication that helps women to ovulate by stimulating the ovaries.

Example

The doctor prescribed clomiphene to help her conceive.

Conversation

Have you heard about clomiphene?

Yeah, I think it's used to help with ovulation, right?

Exactly! My friend is trying to conceive and her doctor recommended clomiphene.

That's interesting! I hope it works for her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clomiphene is derived from the combination of 'clom-' (a modification of 'clomiphene' itself, which is a synthetic compound) and '-iphene' (from the Greek 'phaino', meaning to show or appear). The word refers to a compound that shows or induces ovulation in women).

Memory Tip

Think of 'clom-' as a unique identifier for this synthetic compound, and '-iphene' relates to showing or inducing ovulation, which helps you remember that clomiphene is used to promote ovulation.

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