moxestrol

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Etymology[edit]

From m(eth)ox(y) +‎ -estr- (estrogen) +‎ -ol.

Noun[edit]

moxestrol (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17β-diol or 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinylestradiol, a synthetic steroidal estrogen used to treat menopausal symptoms.