Definition: A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)
DF: DES
Other names Stilbestrol; Estrogen, Stilbene; Co Pharma Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Tampovagan; Stilbene Estrogen; Gerda Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Distilb+¿ne; Diethylstilbestrol, Disodium Salt; Diethylstilbestrol, (Z)-Isomer; Co-Pharma Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Apstil; Agostilben; APS Brand of Diethylstilbestrol