Lexic.us

Definition of Norethynodrel

1. Noun. A progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding.

Medical Definition of Norethynodrel

1. (17 alpha)-17-hydroxy-19-norpregn-5(10)-en-20-yn-3-one. A synthetic progestational hormone with actions and uses similar to those of progesterone. It has been used in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding and endometriosis. As a contraceptive, it has usually been administered in combination with mestranol. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: 19-Norpregn-5(10)-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Norethynodrel

Literary usage of Norethynodrel

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

1. 6th Annual Report on Carcinogens (1991) by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Up to 1% mestranol has been detected in norethynodrel (as normally manufactured). Potential occupational exposure to mestranol may occur through inhalation ..."

2. Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens: 1998 Summary edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Up to 1% mestranol has been detected in norethynodrel (as normally manufactured). Potential occupational exposure to mestranol may occur through inhalation ..."

3. The Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and Women's Health by 52003012847, Office of Technology Assessment, United States, Congress (1992)
"... estrogen analog, diethylstilbestrol, ethynylestradiol, mestranol, mestranol norethindrone, and mestranol norethynodrel. Including these terms revealed ..."

Other Resources: