English Explanatory Dictionary

drospirenone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic progestogen C₂₄H₃₀O₃ that is an analog of spironolactone and is used in birth control pills in combination with ethinylestradiol (trademarks Yasmin and Yaz).

Pronunciation

/dɹoʊˈspɪɹ.əˌnoʊn/ /dɹoʊˈspaɪ.ɹəˌnoʊn/

Word forms

drospirenone

Etymology

From (dihy)dro- + spir(or)enone.

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