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Preferred term

Norgestrel  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-
  • 3J8Q1747Z2
  • 6533-00-2 (Norgestrel)
  • DL-Norgestrel

In other languages

  • French

  • 3J8Q1747Z2
  • 6533-00-2 (Norgestrel)

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GQQVW5NR-W

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