Definition of danazol
: a synthetic androgen C22H27NO2 that inhibits the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland and is used especially to treat endometriosis
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However, danazol carries the risk of potentially severe side effects, such as acne, weight gain and voice changes, which limit its use.
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Origin and Etymology of danazol
dan- (perhaps anagram of androgenic) + isoxazole, the compound C3H3NO
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medical Definition of danazol
: a synthetic androgenic derivative C22H27NO2 of ethisterone that suppresses gonadotropin secretion by the adenohypophysis and is used especially in the treatment of endometriosis
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