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Mestranol
a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
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enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by o…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usual…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usual…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive product…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
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a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.A word or combination of words sung or spoken in the practice of magic; a magical combination of words, characters, etc.; an incantati…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
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Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.A crisis produced by a combination of circumstances; complication or combination of events or circumstances; plight resulting from var…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with va…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: synthetic, estrogen, combination, progestin, oral.a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
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