What does "norgestrel" mean?

A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.

How do you pronounce "norgestrel"?

Pronounced //nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩//.

Common synonyms include: enantiomeric progestin, norgestrel mixture, norgestrel racemate, progestin, racemic progestin, synthetic progestin.

/nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills. uncountable
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synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives wordnet

From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.