2-methoxyestradiol

Definition / meaning of 2-methoxyestradiol

2ME2. A drug that prevents the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need in order to grow. It is derived from estrogen and belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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