medroxyprogesterone
/mɛˌdrɑk.si.proʊˈdʒɛs.tə.roʊn/
noun
- A synthetic hormone used in birth control and to treat certain medical conditions.
- The doctor prescribed medroxyprogesterone to help regulate her menstrual cycle.
- Some cancer treatments include medroxyprogesterone to slow the growth of certain tumors.
- Medroxyprogesterone is often given as an injection every three months for contraception.