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... > Polycyclic Compounds > Fused-Ring Compounds > Steroids > Norsteroids > Norpregnanes > Norpregnatrienes > Norgestrienone > Gestrinone

Preferred term

Gestrinone  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 18,19-Dinorpregna-4,9,11-trien-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-

Scope note

  • A non-estrogenic contraceptive which is a weak progestin with strong anti-progesterone properties. It is effective if used once a week orally or can also be used in intravaginal devices.

History note

  • 91(88); was see under NORPREGNATRIENES 1988-90; was R 2323 see under NORPREGNATRIENES 1979-87

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005867

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