ulipristal

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US/ˌju.lɪˈpɹɪ.stəl/

noun

A selective progesterone receptor modulator used in the acetate form for emergency contraception and to treat uterine fibroids.

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Meanings

nounulipristal (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA selective progesterone receptor modulator used in the acetate form for emergency contraception and to treat uterine fibroids.

Origin

From uli- (of unknown origin) + (mife)prist(one) + a(cety)l.

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APA

ulipristal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulipristal

MLA

“ulipristal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulipristal. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ulipristal,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulipristal.

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