Hormone
oxandrolone Audio
[ ok-san-droh-lone ]
Brand Names:
Oxandrin
Effect:
Bone Formation Stimulation; Increased Protein Synthesis; Pituitary Gland Activity Alteration; Stimulate Penile Development
May Treat:
Emaciation; Growth Disorders
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to oxandrolone:
  • A drug used to help patients gain weight after injury, chronic infection, or severe illness. It belongs to the family of drugs called anabolic steroids.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A synthetic, anabolic steroid hormone analog of testosterone. Similar to testosterone, oxandrolone binds to and activates specific nuclear receptors. This agent may be used for testosterone replacement therapy in hypogonadal men, in HIV-wasting syndrome, and in other conditions in order to increase nitrogen retention and fat-free muscle mass. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Synthetic hormone with androgenic and anabolic properties.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.