ulipristal

noun

uli·​pris·​tal ˌyü-lə-ˈpris-tᵊl How to pronounce ulipristal (audio)
variants or ulipristal acetate
: an antiprogestin synthetic steroid C30H37NO4 that inhibits or delays ovulation and is taken orally especially as emergency contraception

Note: Ulipristal acetate is marketed under the trademark Ella.

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“Ulipristal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ulipristal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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