MIFEPRISTONE
\mˈa͡ɪfpɹɪstˌə͡ʊn], \mˈaɪfpɹɪstˌəʊn], \m_ˈaɪ_f_p_ɹ_ɪ_s_t_ˌəʊ_n]\
Definitions of MIFEPRISTONE
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an abortion-inducing drug (trade name Mifepristone) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
By Princeton University
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an abortion-inducing drug (trade name Mifepristone) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A progestational and glucocorticoid hormone antagonist. Its inhibition of progesterone induces bleeding during the luteal phase and in early pregnancy by releasing endogenous prostaglandins from the endometrium or decidua. As a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, the drug has been used to treat hypercortisolism in patients with nonpituitary CUSHING SYNDROME.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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