"levonorgestrel" meaning in English

See levonorgestrel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌliː.vəʊ.nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌli.və.nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ [General-American]
Etymology: From levo- + norgestrel. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|levo|norgestrel}} levo- + norgestrel Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} levonorgestrel (uncountable)
  1. (pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives. Wikipedia link: levonorgestrel Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Birth control, Pharmaceutical drugs Related terms: dexnorgestrel Translations (Translations): lévonorgestrel (French), levonorgestrel (Italian), lewonorgestrel (Polish), levonorgestrel (Portuguese), levonorgestrel [masculine] (Spanish)

Alternative forms

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