melengestrol acetate

noun

mel·​en·​ges·​trol acetate ˌmel-ən-ˈjes-ˌtrȯl-, -ˌtrōl- How to pronounce melengestrol acetate (audio)
: a progestational and antineoplastic agent C25H32O4 that has been used as a growth-stimulating feed additive for beef cattle

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“Melengestrol acetate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/melengestrol%20acetate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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