Mestranol Definition
mĕstrə-nôl, -nōl, -nŏl
noun
A synthetic estrogen, C21 H26 O2 , used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives.
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Origin of Mestranol
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m(ethyl) estra(trie)n(e) one of its constituents (estra- estrogenic hormone estradiol) (tri–) (–ene) –ol
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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