# danazol

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdan.ə.zɒl/

## Definitions
1. A derivative of the synthetic steroid ethisterone that inhibits the release of gonadotropins by the pituitary gland, formerly used to treat endometriosis.

## Etymology
From dan- (“alteration of androgenic”) + (isox)azol(e).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/danazol