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methyltestosterone

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌmiː.θʌɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌmɛθ.ɪl.tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/
  • General-American: /ˌmɛθ.əl.tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: androgen, androgenic hormone

History

Etymology

From methyl- + testosterone.