norgestrel en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.