MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE


Meaning of MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE in English

me.¦dräksēˌ…- noun

also medroxyprogesterone

Etymology: medr- , alteration of methylhydroxyl containing a methyl and hydroxyl group + oxy- + progesterone (II)

: hormone C 24 H 34 O 4 that is a derivative of progesterone and is used especially in the treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, in conjunction with conjugated estrogens to relieve symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis, and as an injectable contraceptive

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