mestranol

noun mes·tra·nol \ˈmes-trə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\

Definition of MESTRANOL

: a synthetic estrogen C₂₁H₂₆O₂ used in oral contraceptives

meth- + estrogen + pregnane (C₂₁H₃₆) + ¹-ol

First Known Use: 1962

Medical Dictionary

noun mes·tra·nol \ˈmes-trə-ˌnȯl, -ˌnōl\

: a synthetic estrogen C₂₁H₂₆O₂ used in birth control pills—see enovid, ortho-novum

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