LEVONORGESTREL


Meaning of LEVONORGESTREL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ l ē -v ə -no ̇ r- ' jes-tr ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: lev- + norgestrel, a progestin

Date: 1977

: the levorotatory form of a synthetic progestin C 21 H 28 O 2 used especially in oral contraceptives

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