Definition
cyproterones
noun
- Plural of cyproterone; synthetic steroid compounds that block androgen receptors, used in medical treatment of hormone-related conditions.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; technical term; typically used in plural or as mass noun in clinical contexts
Examples
- Cyproterones are prescribed to manage certain hormone-sensitive conditions.
- The study examined the effects of cyproterones on androgen-dependent tissues.
- Cyproterones work by competing with testosterone for receptor binding sites.
- Medical professionals may recommend cyproterones as part of hormone therapy protocols.