Megestrol (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The oncologist prescribed megestrol to slow down the growth of cancer cells in her uterus.
- Studies have shown that megestrol can increase survival rates for women with endometrial carcinoma.
- After her surgery, her doctor put her on megestrol to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
- The effects of megestrol on cancerous tissue have been widely researched in recent years.
- Researchers found that combining megestrol with other hormones enhanced its efficacy in treating endometrial carcinoma.