Amadinone
Amadinone
Amadinone (pronounced: ah-mah-dee-none) is a synthetic, steroidal progestin that was never marketed. It is a derivative of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone and is related to other 17α-hydroxyprogesterone derivatives such as medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate.
Etymology
The term "Amadinone" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. The prefix "Ama-" is derived from the term "amide", referring to its amide functional group. The suffix "-dione" refers to the presence of two ketone functional groups in the molecule.
Pronunciation
The term "Amadinone" is pronounced as ah-mah-dee-none.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A type of medication which is used mainly in hormonal birth control and menopausal hormone therapy. They can also be used in the treatment of gynecological conditions, to support fertility and pregnancy, and in hormone therapy for transgender women.
- 17α-hydroxyprogesterone: A naturally occurring progestogen and neurosteroid, as well as the chemical precursor of the glucocorticoid cortisol and the mineralocorticoid aldosterone.
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate: A progestin medication which is used for contraception, to treat menstrual disorders, and to treat endometriosis.
- Megestrol acetate: A progestin medication which is used mainly in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amadinone
- Wikipedia's article - Amadinone
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