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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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035 mg or less of ethinyl estradiol), and 10% had taken pills with a low concentration of progestin (less than 0. 152), by far the worst offender is 17-alpha ethinyl estradiol, the most common estrogen in oral contraceptives used by tens of millions of women. The three compounds chosen for study--genistein, ethinyl estradiol, and p-nonylphenol--represent a natural estrogenic substance, a drug, and an industrial chemical, respectively. |
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