Dinoprostone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪ.nəˈpɹɑˌstoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dinoprostone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A naturally-occurring prostaglandin, PGE2, with important effects in labour (softening the cervix and causing uterine contraction), sometimes used as an abortifacient.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A naturally-occurring prostaglandin, PGE2, with important effects in labour (softening the cervix and causing uterine contraction), sometimes used as an abortifacient.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dinoprost, unoprostone, enprostil, etiproston, unoprostane, deprostil.
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