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Oxymetholone  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Hydroxymetholone
  • Oxymethalone

Scope note

  • A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties. It is used mainly in the treatment of anemias. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002), this compound may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010110

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