mifepristone
/ˌmɪ.fɛˈprɪ.stəʊn//ˌmɪf.əˈprɪˌstoʊn/
构词拆解
- -one
- a ketone · any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group
词源说明
From (a)mi(no)phe(nyl) + pr(opargyl) + ist- (“alteration of (o)est(radiol)”) + -one.
释义
名词noun
- 1(pharmacology) A steroid medication that inhibits the action of progesterone, typically given orally in combination with misoprostol in early pregnancy to induce abortion.