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Medroxyprogesterone

//mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders wordnet

Etymology

Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone.

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