medroxyprogesterone

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Synonyms: hydroxyprogesterone

Antonyms: hydroxyprogesterone

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pharmaceutical drug}} A [[synthetic]] [[progesterone]] C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by [[injection]] as a [[long-acting]] [[contraceptive]] or is taken [[orally]] especially to treat [[amenorrhea]] and {{w|abnormal uterine bleeding}} and in [[conjunction]] with [[estrogen]] to relieve the [[symptom]]s of [[menopause]] and prevent [[osteoporosis]].

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