desogestrel

noun

deso·​ges·​trel ˌdes-ə-ˈjes-tril How to pronounce desogestrel (audio)
: a synthetic progestogen C22H30O used in birth control pills in combination with ethinyl estradiol

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“Desogestrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/desogestrel. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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