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medroxyprogesterone

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/
  • General-American: /məˌdɹɑk.sɪ.pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛ.stəˌɹoʊn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A synthetic progesterone C22H32O3 that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Provera

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: progestin, progestogen

History

Etymology

Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone.