ethisterone

ethisterone
An orally effective semisynthetic steroid that has biological effects similar to those of progesterone. SYN: ethindrone, pregneninolone.

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ethis·ter·one i-'this-tə-.rōn n a synthetic orally effective female sex hormone C21H28O2 administered in cases of progesterone deficiency called also anhydrohydroxyprogesterone, pregneninolone

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  • ethisterone — ethis·ter·one …   English syllables

  • ethisterone — ə̇ˈthistəˌrōn noun ( s) Etymology: ethinyl + testosterone : a synthetic crystalline orally effective female sex hormone C21H28O2 administered in cases of deficiency of progesterone; 17 ethynyl testosterone called also anhydrohydroxyprogesterone …   Useful english dictionary

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  • ATC code G03 — A section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System.G Genito urinary system and sex hormonesG03A Hormonal contraceptives for systemic useG03AA Progestogens and estrogens, fixed combinations:G03AA01 Etynodiol and… …   Wikipedia

  • pregneninolone — SYN: ethisterone. * * * preg·nen·in·o·lone .preg nen in əl .ōn n ETHISTERONE …   Medical dictionary

  • Djerassi , Carl — (1923–) American chemist Djerassi was born in the Austrian capital of Vienna, the son of a Bulgarian physician and an Austrian mother. As both parents were Jewish, Djerassi emigrated to America in 1939. He was educated at Kenyon College, Ohio,… …   Scientists

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