ethinyl

/ɛˈθɪnaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic estrogen derived from ethynyl, used in hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy.

“The medication contained a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate, which helped regulate her menstrual cycle.”

Synonyms

  • estradiol
  • estrogen

Antonyms

  • anti-estrogen
  • estrogen blocker