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A progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
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medroxyprogesterone
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Medroxyprogesterone ( INN , BAN ), also known as 17α-hydroxy-6α-methylprogesterone , and abbreviated as MP , is a steroidal progestin drug which was never marketed for use in humans. An acylated derivative, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), is clinically ...
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n. a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders [syn: Provera ]
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A progestin, a synthetic variant of the human hormone progesterone.
Usage examples of medroxyprogesterone.
He knew it was a trade name for a generic drug called medroxyprogesterone acetate.