cyproterone

noun cy·prot·er·one \sī-ˈprä-tə-ˌrōn\

Definition of CYPROTERONE

: a synthetic steroid C₂₂H₂₇ClO₃ that inhibits the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors

probably from cycl- + progesterone

First Known Use: 1966

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·prot·er·one \sī-ˈprät-ə-ˌrōn\

: a synthetic steroid used in the form of its acetate C₂₄H₂₉ClO₄ to inhibit androgenic secretions (as testosterone)

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