What does "medroxyprogesterone" mean?

A synthetic progesterone C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis.

What is a synonym for "medroxyprogesterone"?

Common synonyms include: provera.

How do you pronounce "medroxyprogesterone"?

Pronounced //mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn//.

Medroxyprogesterone

/mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/ noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic progesterone C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis. uncountable
2
a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders wordnet

Synonyms

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provera

Etymology

Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone.

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