etynodiol
nounUS /ˌɛt.ɪn.oʊˈdaɪˌɔl/
Etymology From ethyn(yl) + -o- + diol.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A synthetic progestogen C₂₀H₂₈O₂ used especially in birth control pills usually in combination with an estrogen.
- Derived terms
- etynodiol diacetate