methyltestosterone
nounUK /ˌmiː.θʌɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ · US /ˌmɛθ.əl.tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/
Etymology From methyl- + testosterone.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An anabolic steroid that is a methyl derivative of testosterone C₂₀H₃₀O₂, used to treat testosterone deficiency in men and breast cancer and menopause in women.
- Tamoxifen, used to treat breast cancer, will be offered for $9 for a 30-day supply, as will combination estrogen/methyltestosterone tablets, prescribed for menopause and hormone deficiency.2008 May 6, The Associated Press, “Wal-Mart Expands Program Providing Drug Discounts”, in New York Times:
- Derived terms
- fluoxymesterone, mesterolone, oxymesterone, penmesterol, tiomesterone