mifepristone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of mifepristone
1985–90; probably alteration of (a)mi(no)phe(nol) + pr(opyl) + est(radiol) + -one
Example Sentences
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She said proposals to test wastewater for mifepristone raise concerns about how such monitoring data could eventually be used and whether it could increase scrutiny of people who obtain medication abortions.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
He also noted that mifepristone was not included among nearly 700 pharmaceutical compounds the EPA previously screened for potential water contamination concerns.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
The FDA website currently says that mifepristone, approved decades ago, is safe to use as indicated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, ousted last month, had promised lawmakers he would launch a mifepristone study but told others in the administration that he needed new data systems for the effort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
On this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern dive into the legal battle over mifepristone, the medication that can be used for abortion care.
From Slate ● May 21, 2026
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