norethindrone

nor·eth·in·drone  (nôr-thn-drn)

n.

A progestational hormone, C₂₀H₂₆O₂, similar in effect to progesterone, used especially in oral contraceptives.

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[nor- + alteration of ethyn(e) + (an)dr(ostene), a steroid + -one.]

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Noun

1.

norethindrone - a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis norethandrolone, norethindrone acetate, Norlutin Loestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Micronor - trade name for and oral contraceptive containing the progestin compound norethindrone Modicon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Norinyl - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol Norlestrin - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone Nor-Q-D - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone Ovocon - trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone progestin, progestogen - any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone