medroxyprogesterone

UK/mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/US/məˌdɹɑk.sɪ.pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛ.stəˌɹoʊn/

noun

A synthetic progesterone C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis.

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Meanings

nounmedroxyprogesterone (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA synthetic progesterone C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

Similar
Provera
Broader
progestinprogestogen
Also see
medroxyprogesterone acetate

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

Blend of methyl + hydroxyprogesterone.

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APA

medroxyprogesterone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/medroxyprogesterone

MLA

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Chicago

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