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cyproterone

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cy·prot·er·one   (sī-prŏt'ə-rōn')   
n.  A synthetic steroid that inhibits the secretion of androgens.

[cy(clo)- + pro(ges)terone.]
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Main Entry: cy·prot·er·one
Pronunciation: sI-'prät-&-"rOn
Function: noun
: a synthetic steroidC22H27ClO3 used in the form of its acetate to inhibit androgenic secretions (as testosterone)
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cyproterone cy·prot·er·one (sī-prŏt'ə-rōn')
n.
A synthetic steroid that inhibits the secretion of androgens.

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