levonorgestrel

noun le·vo·nor·ges·trel \ˌlē-və-nȯr-ˈjes-trəl\

Definition of LEVONORGESTREL

: the levorotatory form of a synthetic progestin C₂₁H₂₈O₂ used especially in oral contraceptives

lev- + norgestrel, a progestin

First Known Use: 1977

Medical Dictionary

noun le·vo·nor·ges·trel \ˌlē-və-nȯr-ˈjes-trəl\

: the levorotatory form of norgestrel used in birth control pills and contraceptive implants—see norplant

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