cyproterone
noun
cy·prot·er·one sī-ˈprä-tə-ˌrōn 
: a synthetic steroid C22H27ClO3 that inhibits the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors
Word History
Etymology
probably from cycl- + progesterone
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cyproterone
noun
cy·prot·er·one sī-ˈprät-ə-ˌrōn
: a synthetic steroid used in the form of its acetate C24H29ClO4 to inhibit the action and secretion of testosterone by blocking the activity of androgen receptors
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