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ketoconazole

Definition: (kee-toe-KON-uh-zole) A drug that treats infection caused by a fungus. It is also used as a treatment for prostate cancer because it can block the production of male sex hormones such as testosterone in both the testicles and adrenal glands. Nizoral is a US brand name.

See high dose ketoconazole.

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