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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
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Danazol
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. ..."