Mestanolone
Mestanolone
Mestanolone (pronunciation: mes-tan-oh-lone), also known as 17α-methyl-DHT, is a synthetic and orally active anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) and a 17α-alkylated derivative of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism and certain types of breast cancer in women.
Etymology
The term "Mestanolone" is derived from the combination of the words "methyl", "stanol", and "one". "Methyl" is a prefix used in organic chemistry to denote the presence of a methyl group. "Stanol" is derived from "steranol", a term used to describe steroid alcohols. The suffix "one" is commonly used in chemistry to denote the presence of a carbonyl group.
Related Terms
- Anabolic Steroid: A synthetic steroid that mimics the effect of the male hormone testosterone.
- Androgen: A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity.
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): An endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone.
- Hypogonadism: A condition in which the body doesn't produce enough sex hormones.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mestanolone
- Wikipedia's article - Mestanolone
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