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    GlossaryHormonal Agents

    medications that alter hormone levels to treat medical conditions

    Hormonal agents, also known as hormonal drugs, are medications that influence the body's hormone levels to treat various conditions. They can be used to manage hormone-related disorders, such as thyroid imbalances, diabetes, and certain cancers, by either supplementing deficient hormones or inhibiting excessive hormone production.

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