Definition of Danazol

1. Noun. A derivative of the synthetic steroid ethisterone, a modified testosterone, formerly used to treat endometriosis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Danazol

1. a synthetic androgen [n -S]

Medical Definition of Danazol

1. A synthetic androgen frequently prescribed for endometriosis. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Danazol

damsels
damsels in distress
damsire
damsires
damson
damson plum
damson plum tree
damsons
dan
dan buoy
danaid
danaite
danalite
danalites
danazol (current term)
danazols
danbaite
danburite
danburites
danc't
dancathon
dance-hall
dance-off
dance attendance
dance band
dance card
dance cards
dance floor

Literary usage of Danazol

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Current Issues in Women's Health: An FDA Consumer Special Report by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"The drug danazol (Danocrine), which is chemically similar to the male sex hormone ... Like the GnRH analogs, danazol is approved for treatment of ..."

2. Carcinogenic Potency Database, Endocrine Disruptors edited by Lois Swirsky Gold (2000)
"... (aromatase inhibitor) Androgens danazol (androgen/anabolic for treatment of endometriosis, hereditary angioneurotic edema, fibrocystic breast disease, ..."

3. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Webb A, Russell J, Elstein M. Comparison of Yuzpe regimen, danazol, and mifepristone (RU 486) in postcoital contraception. BMJ 1992:305:927-931. 48. ..."

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