HYDROXYMETHOLONE
\hˈa͡ɪdɹəksˌa͡ɪmθəlˌə͡ʊn], \hˈaɪdɹəksˌaɪmθəlˌəʊn], \h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌaɪ_m_θ_ə_l_ˌəʊ_n]\
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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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