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Definition of Medroxyprogesterone

1. Noun. A progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders.

Definition of Medroxyprogesterone

1. Noun. A progestin, a synthetic variant of the human hormone progesterone. ¹

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Medical Definition of Medroxyprogesterone

1. (6 alpha)-17-hydroxy-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A synthetic progestational hormone used in veterinary practice as an estrus regulator. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, (6alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

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