alpha-hydroxyprogesterone

noun

An alpha derivative of hydroxyprogesterone used for the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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Meanings

nounalpha-hydroxyprogesterone (usually uncountable, plural alpha-hydroxyprogesterones)

plural alpha-hydroxyprogesterones · alternative 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone

  1. uncountableusuallyAn alpha derivative of hydroxyprogesterone used for the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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