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mifepristone

Noun CEFR C1
ˌmɪ.fɛˈpɹɪ.stəʊn

Definitions

A steroid medication that inhibits the action of progesterone, typically given orally in combination with misoprostol in early pregnancy to induce abortion.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolmifepristona
Françaismifépristone
4 more languages
Italianomifepristone
Nederlandsmifepriston
Tiếng Việtmifepristone

Examples

Now a year later, as the courts consider the fate of mifepristone and abortion providers gird for the possibility of a miso-only protocol, Cristina says that she’s grateful she was able to end her unwanted pregnancy, although she knows not everyone has access to the same resources […]”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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