hormone therapy
"Hormone therapy" involves using hormones or hormone-blocking treatments to manage various health conditions, particularly in menopause and cancer treatment.
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Definition
B2General Medicine
(medical)A treatment using hormones or hormone-blocking medications to regulate or supplement the body's natural hormone levels.
Example
- The doctor recommended hormone therapy to help manage her menopausal symptoms.
C1Oncology
(medical, technical)A treatment that blocks or alters hormones to slow or stop the growth of certain cancers.
Example
- Hormone therapy is often used in treating breast and prostate cancers.
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