Ethinylestradiol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˌθaɪ.nl̩ˌɛ.stɹəˈdaɪˌɔl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ethinylestradiol is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.
Word Forms
- ethynylestradiol
- ethinyl estradiol
- ethynyl estradiol
- ethinyloestradiol
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ethynylestradiol, ethinyloestradiol, ethisterone, ethylestrenol, epiestriol, mestranol.
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