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norgestrel

nor·gest·rel

UK/nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ US/nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ uncommon

noun

1.

synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives

Origin

From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.

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