norgestrel

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

norgestrel (uncountable)

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

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