different between aromatase vs formestane

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aromatase (countable and uncountable, plural aromatases)

(biochemistry) An enzyme responsible for aromatization of androgen hormones into estrogens.

aromatase f (plural aromatases)

(biochemistry) aromatase (enzyme responsible for aromatisation of androgen hormones)

From [Term?] +? -mestane (“aromatase inhibitor”).

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formestane (uncountable)

(pharmacology) An aromatase inhibitor drug that is used to treat estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer.

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