mestranol

mes·tra·nol

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mes-truh-nawl, -nol]
- /ˈmɛs trəˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mes-truh-nawl, -nol]
- /ˈmɛs trəˌnɔl, -ˌnɒl/

Definitions of mestranol word

noun mestranol an estrogen, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 2 , used in oral contraceptives in combination with a progestin. 1
noun mestranol a synthetic oestrogen used in combination with progestogens as an oral contraceptive. Formula: C21H26O2 0

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Origin of mestranol

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; contraction and rearrangement of methoxy- and ethynylestradiol, components of the chemical name

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Parts of speech for Mestranol

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mestranol popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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