methyltestosterone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛθ.əl.tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ (General-American)
- /ˌmiː.θʌɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌmɛθ.ɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From methyl- + testosterone.
Meanings
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(uncountable) An anabolic steroid that is a methyl derivative of testosterone C₂₀H₃₀O₂, used to treat testosterone deficiency in men and breast cancer and menopause in women.
Tamoxifen, used to treat breast cancer, will be offered for $9 for a 30-day supply, as will combination estrogen/methyltestosterone tablets, prescribed for menopause and hormone deficiency.
2008 May 6, The Associated Press, “Wal-Mart Expands Program Providing Drug Discounts”, in New York Times:
Deriveds
mesterolone · oxymesterone · fluoxymesterone · penmesterol · tiomesterone