ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Norgestrel

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Norgestrel is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.

Meaning

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include norgestimate, norgestomet, norgestrienone, levonorgestrel, norelgestromin, desogestrel.

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