English Explanatory Dictionary

norgestrel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ /nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/

Word forms

norgestrel

Etymology

From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.

Derived words

levonorgestrel dexnorgestrel
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