NCIt related terms : Antiandrogen Therapy; antiandrogen;
NCIt definition : Substances that inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or biologic effects of androgens
by either antagonizing the responsiveness of androgen sensitive tissues or competing
with their binding sites.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that prevents cells from making or using androgens (hormones
that play a role in the formation of male sex characteristics). Antiandrogens may
stop some cancer cells from growing. Some antiandrogens are used to treat prostate
cancer, and others are being studied for this use. An antiandrogen is a type of hormone
antagonist.;