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danazol

noun
da·​na·​zol | \ ˈdä-nə-ˌzōl How to pronounce danazol (audio) , ˈda-, -ˌzȯl How to pronounce danazol (audio) \

Definition of danazol

: a synthetic androgen C22H27NO2 that inhibits the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland and is used especially to treat endometriosis

Examples of danazol in a Sentence

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 However, danazol carries the risk of potentially severe side effects, such as acne, weight gain and voice changes, which limit its use. — idahostatesman, "Home remedies might help breast tenderness," 21 July 2017

First Known Use of danazol

1974, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for danazol

dan- (perhaps anagram of androgenic) + isoxazole, the compound C3H3NO

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danazol

noun
da·​na·​zol | \ ˈdä-nə-ˌzōl How to pronounce danazol (audio) , ˈdan-ə- How to pronounce danazol (audio) , -ˌzȯl\

Medical Definition of danazol

: a synthetic androgenic derivative C22H27NO2 of ethisterone that suppresses gonadotropin secretion by the adenohypophysis and is used especially in the treatment of endometriosis

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