"medroxyprogesterone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /məˌdɹɑk.sɪ.pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛ.stəˌɹoʊn/ [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|methyl|hydroxyprogesterone}} Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} medroxyprogesterone (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) 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. Wikipedia link: medroxyprogesterone Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: medroxyprogesterone acetate

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