cyproterone
nounUS /saɪˈpɹoʊ.təˌɹoʊn/
Etymology From cy(clo)- + pro(ges)terone.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A synthetic steroid C₂₂H₂₇ClO₃ that inhibits the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors.
- Derived terms
- cypro, cyproterone acetate, -terone