"dinoprostone" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌdaɪ.nəˈpɹɑˌstoʊn/ [General-American]
Etymology: From dinoprost + -one. Etymology templates: {{af|en|dinoprost|-one}} dinoprost + -one Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dinoprostone (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A naturally-occurring prostaglandin, PGE2, with important effects in labour (softening the cervix and causing uterine contraction), sometimes used as an abortifacient. Wikipedia link: dinoprostone Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs

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