mifepristone

[ mif-uh-pris-tohn ]

noun

1. an antigestational drug, C 29 H 35 NO 2 , that prevents a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterine wall by blocking the action of progesterone.

mifepristone

/ mɪˈfɛprɪˌstəʊn /

noun

1. an antiprogestogenic steroid, used in the medical termination of pregnancy. Formula: C 29 H 35 NO 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of mifepristone¹

1985–90; probably alteration of (a)mi(no)phe(nol) + pr(opyl) + est(radiol) + -one

Word History and Origins

Origin of mifepristone¹

C20: from a mi no phe nol + pr opyne + oest radiol + -one

Example Sentences

Until recently, mifepristone had to be dispensed in person, but in December the FDA did away with the requirement, allowing the drug to be prescribed via telehealth and shipped by mail.

From Time

In particular, the FDA has approved the use of the medication Mifepristone.

From Time

In 2019, the FDA demanded that Aid Access stop, saying the generic mifepristone was a “misbranded and unapproved drug,” but Aid Access sued the agency and the FDA ultimately did not take further action against the organization.

From Time

Even though it has repeatedly been shown to be safe, mifepristone is subject to the FDA’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies program, which places safeguards on drugs that regulators think pose potential risks.

From Time

Last spring as the coronavirus pandemic increased demand for telemedicine, the FDA loosened its rules requiring mifepristone, the first of the two pills, to be dispensed in person.

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