Definition

A synthetic hormone that is used to treat conditions like endometriosis by affecting hormone levels in the body.

Example

The doctor prescribed danazol to help manage her endometriosis symptoms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of danazol?

Yeah, I think it's used for treating endometriosis, right?

Exactly! I read that it helps manage some of the symptoms.

That's interesting. I wonder how effective it really is.

Root Explanation

Danazol is a synthetic compound, and its name is derived from the combination of the names of its developers, specifically the letters 'Dan' from the name of one of the developers, and 'azol' which is a common suffix in organic chemistry indicating a nitrogen-containing compound. The word does not have traditional Latin or Greek roots but is a modern chemical nomenclature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Dan' as a nod to the developer's name and 'azol' as a hint that it is a nitrogen-containing compound, helping you remember that danazol is a synthetic drug.

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