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antiandrogen /an·ti·an·dro·gen/ (-an´dro-jen) any substance capable of inhibiting the biological effects of androgens.
Antiandrogen A substance that blocks the action of androgens, the hormones responsible for male characteristics. Used to treat prostate cancers that require male hormones for growth. Mentioned in: Prostate Cancer antiandrogen any substance capable of inhibiting the biological effects of androgenic hormones. |
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Surgical castration is of significant interest as it closely parallels antiandrogen treatments which are aimed at reducing plasma testosterone (Bradford, 1985). deFur of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond worries, "I think there is more than just a possibility that [current human] exposures to antiandrogens are having measurable health effects. Finally, the doctor may prescribe an antiandrogen drug, such as spironolactone, which helps prevent androgens from causing excessive oil production. |
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