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Meaning of medroxyprogesterone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn

Definitions

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.

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CEFR level

C2
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See also

medroxyprogesterone acetate medrylamine medrysone Meds Yeghern medscanner Medsker

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