mifepristone

Signification (Anglais)

A steroid medication that inhibits the action of progesterone, typically given orally in combination with misoprostol in early pregnancy to induce abortion.

Concepts

mifépristone

ru 486

Synonymes

abortion pill

RU 486

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9 diene 3 -one

Traductions

mifepristona

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌmɪ.fɛˈpɹɪ.stəʊn/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From (a)mi(no)phe(nyl) + pr(opargyl) + ist- (“alteration of (o)est(radiol)”) + -one.