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levonorgestrel

/lɛvˈɒnɔːrdʒɛstrəl/ noun · British & US
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What does levonorgestrel mean?

noun

A synthetic steroid and progestogen medication used in birth control pills and emergency contraception.

Example

"The doctor prescribed levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex."

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