mestranol

noun

mes·​tra·​nol ˈme-strə-ˌnȯl 

-ˌnōl

: a synthetic estrogen C₂₁H₂₆O₂ used in oral contraceptives

Word History

Etymology

meth- + estrogen + pregnane (C₂₁H₃₆) + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mestranol

noun

mes·​tra·​nol ˈmes-trə-ˌnȯl  -ˌnōl 

: a synthetic estrogen C₂₁H₂₆O₂ used in birth control pills see enovid, ortho-novum