mestranol

mes·tra·nol  (mstr-nôl, -nl, -nl)

n.

A synthetic estrogen, C₂₁H₂₆O₂, used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptive preparations.

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[m(ethyl) + estra(trie)n(e), one of its constituents (estra-, estrogenic hormone; see estradiol + tri- + -ene) + -ol.]

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Noun

1.

mestranol - a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives Enovid - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel Norinyl - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol Ovulen - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and a progestin compound estrogen, oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics