Methyltestosterone
//ˌmiː.θʌɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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. uncountable
"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."
- 2 an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain wordnet
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From methyl- + testosterone.
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