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Which of the following sets represents synthetic estrogens?
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Chlorotrianisene, stilboestrol, fosfestrol
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Chlorotrianisene is a non-steroidal synthetic estrogen that was formerly used for the treatment of menopause, deficiencies in ovary function and prostate cancer.
Stilboestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen that was first synthesized in 1938.
Fosfestrol is a synthetic estrogen used as an antineoplastic agent.