Testosterone furoate
Testosterone furoate
Testosterone furoate (pronunciation: tes-TOS-ter-one FYOO-rate) is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone. It is a testosterone ester and a prodrug of testosterone in the body.
Etymology
The term "Testosterone furoate" is derived from its two main components: "Testosterone", the primary male sex hormone, and "Furoate", a type of ester derived from furoic acid.
Pharmacology
Testosterone furoate is a prodrug of testosterone and is converted into testosterone in the body. It is used in medicine to replace testosterone in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. This helps to maintain normal growth and development of male sex organs and male characteristics.
Related Terms
- Anabolic steroid: A synthetic steroid hormone which resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. Such hormones are used medicinally to treat some forms of weight loss and (illegally) by some athletes and others to enhance physical performance.
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
- Ester: A chemical compound derived from an acid (organic or inorganic) in which at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O-alkyl (alkoxy) group.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized (i.e., converted within the body) into a pharmacologically active drug.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Testosterone furoate
- Wikipedia's article - Testosterone furoate
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