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Norgestimate

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɪˌmeɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Norgestimate is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₃H₃₁NO₃ (trademark Ortho Tri-Cyclen) that is used in combination with an estrogen (as ethinylestradiol) in birth control pills.

Meaning

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₃H₃₁NO₃ (trademark Ortho Tri-Cyclen) that is used in combination with an estrogen (as ethinylestradiol) in birth control pills.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include norgestrel, norgestomet, norgestrienone, noretynodrel, norelgestromin, norethindrone.

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