mestranol

/mɛstrənɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A synthetic form of estrogen, often used in combination with other hormones for birth control and menopausal therapy.

“Her doctor prescribed mestranol to regulate her menstrual cycle.”

Synonyms

  • ethinyl estradiol
  • norgestrel

Antonyms

  • estrogen antagonist
  • hormone antagonist