androgen deprivation therapy
Synonyms: ADT2, ADT3
Definition: Another name for hormone therapy, where the body is deprived of androgens that feed the prostate gland; see antiandrogen, hormone therapy Sometimes "ADT2" or "ADT3" are used to indicate the number of drugs being administered.
For more information: See androgen, antiandrogen, hormone therapy.
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