Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
androgen suppression Audio
an·dro·gen sup·pres·sion [ an-droh-jen suh-preh-shun ]
Definitions related to androgen suppression:
  • Blockage of the production of male hormones.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Treatment to suppress or block the production or action of male hormones. This is done by having the testicles removed, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking drugs called antiandrogens.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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