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1. (n.) norethindrone
a progestin, C
Etymology: (1960–65; by shortening and alter. of parts of its chemical name)
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1. (noun) norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethandrolone, Norlutin
a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
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1. norethindrone
A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for contraception.
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