cy·prot·er·one

(sī-prŏt′ə-rōn′)

A synthetic steroid that inhibits the secretion of androgens.

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cyproterone

(saɪˈprɒtəˌrəʊn)

an antiandrogen drug that suppresses testosterone in the body

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