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medroxyprogesterone

med·ro·xyp·rogesterone

UK/mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/ US/məˌdɹɑk.sɪ.pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛ.stəˌɹoʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

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Origin

Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone.

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