norethindrone
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noun \ˌnȯr-ˈe-thən-ˌdrōn\Definition of NORETHINDRONE
: a synthetic progestational hormone C20H26O2 used in birth control pills often in the form of its acetate
Origin of NORETHINDRONE
nor- + ethinyl + hydr- + -one (as in progesterone)
First Known Use: 1958
nor·eth·in·drone
noun \nȯr-ˈeth-ən-ˌdrōn, ˌnȯr-eth-ˈin-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NORETHINDRONE
: a synthetic progestational hormone C20H26O2 used in birth control pills often in the form of its acetate C22H28O3—see ortho-novum
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