danazol

noun

da·​na·​zol ˈdä-nə-ˌzōl 

ˈda-,

-ˌzȯl 

: a synthetic androgen C₂₂H₂₇NO₂ that inhibits the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland and is used especially to treat endometriosis

Examples of danazol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Several studies using pharmacological drugs, such as danazol, have been shown to elongate telomeres. —Tim Childers, Popular Mechanics, 19 Nov. 2020

However, danazol carries the risk of potentially severe side effects, such as acne, weight gain and voice changes, which limit its use. —idahostatesman, 21 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

dan- (perhaps anagram of androgenic) + isoxazole, the compound C₃H₃NO

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

danazol

noun

da·​na·​zol ˈdä-nə-ˌzōl  ˈdan-ə- 

-ˌzȯl

: a synthetic androgenic derivative C₂₂H₂₇NO₂ of ethisterone that suppresses gonadotropin secretion by the adenohypophysis and is used especially in the treatment of endometriosis