释义 |
me·droxy·progesterone acetate \me.¦dräksēˌ…-\ noun also medroxyprogesterone Etymology: medr-, alteration of methylhydroxyl containing a methyl and hydroxyl group + oxy- + progesterone (II) : hormone C24H34O4 that is a derivative of progesterone and is used especially in the treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, in conjunction with conjugated estrogens to relieve symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis, and as an injectable contraceptive |