adjective
- relating to or denoting a substance or agent that opposes or inhibits the effects of androgens (male hormones)
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical; technical
Examples
- The medication has antiandrogenic properties that help treat certain hormonal conditions.
- Antiandrogenic drugs are sometimes prescribed to manage symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.
- The research focused on the antiandrogenic effects of the new compound.
- Some antiandrogenic treatments are used in dermatology to address acne related to hormonal imbalance.