Plomestane

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Plomestane

Plomestane (pronounced: plo-mes-tane) is a steroidal aromatase inhibitor that was previously studied for potential use in the treatment of breast cancer. It is a type of anti-estrogen medication, which works by blocking the enzyme aromatase, thereby reducing the production of estrogen in the body.

Etymology

The term "Plomestane" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Plo-" is derived from the Greek word "plousios" meaning "rich", referring to the rich steroidal structure of the drug. The suffix "-estane" is a common suffix used in the nomenclature of steroidal drugs, indicating its steroidal nature.

Related Terms

  • Aromatase inhibitor: A class of drugs that block the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen in the body.
  • Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
  • Estrogen: A group of sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.
  • Steroid: A type of organic compound that has four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration.

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