Danazol

//ˈdan.ə.zɒl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A derivative of the synthetic steroid ethisterone that inhibits the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland, formerly used to treat endometriosis. uncountable

Etymology

From dan- (“alteration of androgenic”) + (isox)azol(e).

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