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mifepristone

/ˌmɪf.əˈprɪs.təʊn/

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noun

/ˌmɪf.əˈprɪs.təʊn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСинтетический стероидный препарат, используемый для прерывания беременности путем блокирования действия прогестерона, что приводит к отторжению слизистой оболочки матки и завершению ранней беременности.

A synthetic steroid drug used to induce abortion by blocking the action of progesterone, causing the uterine lining to shed and terminate an early pregnancy.

uncountable

  1. Abortion-inducing drugC1formalmedical

    A synthetic steroid drug used to induce abortion during early pregnancy by blocking the action of progesterone.

    ruПрепарат для прерывания беременности

    • The doctor prescribed mifepristone for the medical termination of the pregnancy.
    • Mifepristone is often used in combination with another medication for effective results.
    • The use of mifepristone is regulated in many countries due to its medical implications.
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