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ulipristal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A selective progesterone receptor modulator used in the acetate form for emergency contraception and to treat uterine fibroids.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From uli- (of unknown origin) + (mife)prist(one) + a(cety)l.