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norgestrel

 

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Noun norgestrel has 1 sense
  1. norgestrel - synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
    --1 is a kind of
    progestin, progestogen
    --1 is a substance of Lo/Ovral; Ovral; Ovrette

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norgestrel

Definition:

Norgestrel is a synthetic hormone that belongs to the progestin group. It is commonly used in oral contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy and in hormone replacement therapy.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A synthetic progestin hormone used in oral contraceptive pills.
  2. Noun: A synthetic progestin hormone used in hormone replacement therapy.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. The oral contraceptive pill she takes contains norgestrel to prevent pregnancy.
  • 2. Norgestrel is often prescribed to women going through menopause as part of hormone replacement therapy.

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