Definition of Norethindrone acetate

1. Noun. A synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis.

Exact synonyms: Norethandrolone, Norethindrone, Norlutin
Substance meronyms: Loestrin, Micronor, Modicon, Norinyl, Norlestrin, Nor-q-d, Ovocon
Generic synonyms: Progestin, Progestogen
Language type: Trade Name

Lexicographical Neighbors of Norethindrone Acetate

nordefrin
nordefrin hydrochloride
nordiazepam
nordihydrocapsaicin
nordihydroguaiaretic acid
nordstrandite
noreaster
noreasterner
noreasterners
norephedrine
norepinephrine
norepinephrinergic
norepinephrines
norethandrolone
norethindrone
norethindrone acetate (current term)
norethindrones
norethisterone
norethynodrel
norfenfluramine
norfloxacin
norfluoxetine
norfolk island pine
norfullerene
norfullerenes
norgestrienone
nori
noria
norian

Literary usage of Norethindrone acetate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Carcinogenic Potency Database, Endocrine Disruptors edited by Lois Swirsky Gold (2000)
"... for endometrial cancer norethindrone acetate (Micronor) Levonorgestrel implants (Norplant) Micronized progesterone (oral) Progesterone transvaginal gel ..."

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