trəˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl noun Pharmacology.
an estrogen, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 2 , used in oral contraceptives in combination with a progestin.
Origin:
1960–65; contraction and rearrangement of methoxy- and ethynylestradiol, components of the chemical name
1960–65; contraction and rearrangement of methoxy- and ethynylestradiol, components of the chemical name
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| a synthetic oestrogen used in combination with progestogens as an oral contraceptive. Formula: C21H26O2 | |
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mestranol mes·tra·nol (měs'trə-nôl', -nōl')
n.
A synthetic estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptive preparations.
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