Steroidal aromatase inhibitor
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Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor
The Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor (pronunciation: steh-ROY-dal aro-MAT-ase in-HIB-it-or) is a type of drug used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors, which work by reducing the production of estrogen in the body.
Etymology
The term "Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor" is derived from its function and structure. "Steroidal" refers to the drug's steroid-like structure, "Aromatase" is the enzyme that the drug inhibits, and "Inhibitor" refers to the drug's ability to prevent or slow down a particular process.
Related Terms
- Aromatase Inhibitor: A type of drug that reduces the production of estrogen in the body.
- Estrogen: A hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Hormone Therapy: A cancer treatment that removes, blocks, or adds hormones to the body to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
See Also
- Non-Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor
- Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
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