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ethinyl

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ethinyl /eth·i·nyl/ (eth´ĭ-nil) the radical HCtbondC—, derived from acetylene.
ethinyl estradiol  a semisynthetic derivative of estradiol; used in combination with a progestational agent as an oral contraceptive, in hormone replacement therapy, and as an antineoplastic in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancers.
ethinyl [eth´ĭ-nil]
the radical HC≡C—, derived from acetylene.
ethinyl estradiol an estrogen derived from estradiol, used together with a progestational agent as a component of many oral contraceptives, in hormone replacement therapy, and as an antineoplastic in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancers; administered orally.
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