Definitions for medroxyprogesterone acetate
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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.
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