Definition

A medication that helps to reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate and can also promote hair growth in men with certain types of hair loss.

Example

The doctor prescribed finasteride to help with his prostate issues.

Conversation

Have you heard about finasteride?

Yeah, isn't it used for hair loss treatment?

Exactly! It can also help with prostate issues.

That's interesting, I didn't know it had multiple uses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finasteride is derived from the components 'fin-' (from 'fina', a shortening of 'finasteride') and '-steride' (a suffix used in the names of steroids). The word refers to a synthetic drug that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, primarily used to treat hair loss and prostate enlargement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fin-' as a reference to the drug's specific function and '-steride' as relating to steroids, which helps you remember that finasteride is a medication affecting hormone levels.

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