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antiandrogen

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an·ti·an·dro·gen  (nt-ndr-jn, nt-)
n.
A substance that inhibits the biological effects of androgenic hormones.


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Surgical castration is of significant interest as it closely parallels antiandrogen treatments which are aimed at reducing plasma testosterone (Bradford, 1985).
deFur of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond worries, "I think there is more than just a possibility that [current human] exposures to antiandrogens are having measurable health effects.
Finally, the doctor may prescribe an antiandrogen drug, such as spironolactone, which helps prevent androgens from causing excessive oil production.
 
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