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megestrol

/məˈdʒɛs.trɒl/

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noun

/məˈdʒɛs.trɒl/C2formalmedical
  • ruСинтетический прогестагенный агент, используемый в основном для лечения карциномы эндометрия и других гормонозависимых состояний.

A synthetic progestational agent primarily used in the treatment of endometrial carcinoma and other hormone-sensitive conditions.

uncountable

  1. Synthetic progestinC1formalmedical

    A synthetic progestational compound used primarily in the treatment of endometrial carcinoma and other hormone-sensitive conditions.

    ruСинтетический прогестин

    • The oncologist prescribed megestrol to manage the patient's endometrial cancer.
    • Megestrol is often used as a palliative treatment for advanced breast cancer.
    • The patient experienced weight gain as a side effect of megestrol therapy.
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