etynodiol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛt.ɪn.oʊˈdaɪˌɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From ethyn(yl) + -o- + diol.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic progestogen C₂₀H₂₈O₂ used especially in birth control pills usually in combination with an estrogen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethinodiol | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ethynodiol | alternative | lexicographic |