mestranol
mes·tra·nol
noun \ˈmes-trə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\Definition of MESTRANOL
: a synthetic estrogen C21H26O2 used in oral contraceptives
Origin of MESTRANOL
meth- + estrogen + pregnane (C21H36) + 1-ol
First Known Use: 1962
mes·tra·nol
noun \ˈmes-trə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MESTRANOL
: a synthetic estrogen C21H26O2 used in birth control pills—see enovid, ortho-novum
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