aminoglutethimide
Abbreviations: AG
Definition: <chemical> An aromatase inhibitor that produces a state of "medical" adrenalectomy by blocking the production of adrenal steroids. It also blocks the conversion of androgens to estrogens. Aminoglutethimide has been used in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancer. (OMD)
For more information: See aromatase, adrenalectomy, steroids, androgens, estrogens.
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