finasteride

[ fi-nas-tuh-rahyd ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a drug, C 23 H 36 N 2 O 2 , that inhibits testosterone metabolism, used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of finasteride¹

First recorded in 1985–90; fina- (of unknown origin) + (testo)ster(one) ( def ) + (am)ide ( def )

Example Sentences

Finasteride, for example, carries a boxed warning for suicidal ideation.

From Salon

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

From Science Daily

The study, published in the Journal of Lipid Research, found significant correlations between finasteride use and lower cholesterol levels in men taking part in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2009 and 2016.

From Science Daily

In mice taking high finasteride doses, the researchers found reductions in total plasma cholesterol, delayed atherosclerosis progression, lower inflammation in the liver, and related benefits.

From Science Daily

Finasteride works by blocking a protein found in hair follicles and the prostate gland that activates testosterone.

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