ethynylestradiol

A form of ethinylestradiol — A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.

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Meanings

nounethynylestradiol (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of ethinylestradiol.
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