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min⋅i⋅pill

[min-ee-pil]
–noun Pharmacology.
an oral birth control pill that contains only a progestin and is to be taken daily without monthly cessation.

Origin:
1965–70; mini- + pill 1
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Main Entry: mini·pill
Pronunciation: 'min-E-"pil
Function: noun
: a birth control pill that is intended to minimize side effects, contains a very lowdose of a progestogen and especially norethindrone but no estrogen, and is taken daily
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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