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This resource is about breast health, the endocrine system's role, and related topics. Noninvasive treatments are covered.
| Definitions |
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| SERM - Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator |
| SPRM - Selective Progestin Receptor Modulator |
| CaSR - Calcium Selective Receptor |
| ER-α - Estrogen Receptor Alpha |
| PRB - Progesterone Receptor B |
| PrlR - Prolactin Receptor |
| Agonist - encourages activity |
| Antagonist - discourages activity |
| Downregulation - Reduction in receptor proteins, decreasing sensitivity |
| Upregulation - Increase in receptor proteins, increasing sensitivity |