"norgestrel" meaning in All languages combined

See norgestrel on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ [Received-Pronunciation], /nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ [General-American]
Etymology: From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l. Etymology templates: {{af|en|nor-|-gestr-|ethyl|alt3=e(thy)l|t2=estrogen}} nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: norgestrel Tags: uncountable Derived forms: levonorgestrel, dexnorgestrel
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