Diethylstilbestrol Dipropionate

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The dipropionate ester of a synthetic, nonsteroidal form of estrogen. A well-known teratogen and carcinogen, diethylstilbestrol inhibits the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, thereby blocking the testicular synthesis of testosterone, lowering plasma testosterone, and inducing a chemical castration.

**Synonyms:** - DIETHYLSTILBESTROL DIPROPIONATE - Stilboestrol Dipropionate