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norethindrone
[ nawr-eth-in-drohn ]
/ nɔrˈɛθ ɪnˌdroʊn /
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noun Pharmacology.
an orally active progestin, C20H26O2, used as a progesterone, especially as an oral contraceptive in combination with an estrogen.
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Origin of norethindrone
By shortening and alteration of parts of its chemical name
Words nearby norethindrone
Nordrhein-Westfalen, nor'easter, Noreen, norepinephrine, No rest for the weary, norethindrone, norethynodrel, no-return, Norfolk, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island pine
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How to use norethindrone in a sentence
In 2018, norethindrone was still the 138th most prescribed drug in the United States.
Luis Miramontes helped enable the sexual revolution. Why isn’t he better known?|Carmen Drahl|September 21, 2021|Science NewsThis paved the way for norethindrone to be used in contraception.
Luis Miramontes helped enable the sexual revolution. Why isn’t he better known?|Carmen Drahl|September 21, 2021|Science News