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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A drug that suppresses the activity and/or downstream effects of one or both of the gonadotropins follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), used to treat cancers, to delay puberty, etc.

Etymology

From anti- + gonadotropin.

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