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PROVERA

\pɹˈɒvəɹə], \pɹˈɒvəɹə], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_v_ə_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of PROVERA

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a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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