CEFR C1

antiandrogen

noun

Meaning

A type of drug or medication that blocks or suppresses the effects of male sex hormones, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, in the body. Antiandrogens are often used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, acne, and excessive hair growth in women.

Examples

The patient was given an antiandrogen to reduce the size of his prostate tumor.
Antiandrogens can help alleviate symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in women.

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antiandrogen (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈændrədʒən/

Definition

Examples

The patient was given an antiandrogen to reduce the size of his prostate tumor.
Antiandrogens can help alleviate symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome in women.

How to Use antiandrogen

antiandrogen therapy (noun phrase): treatment using antiandrogens — "The patient underwent antiandrogen therapy to reduce the size of his prostate tumor."
antiandrogen medication (noun phrase): drug used to block or suppress male sex hormones — "The doctor prescribed an antiandrogen medication to treat the patient's condition."

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