Bromethenmadinone acetate
Bromethenmadinone acetate
Bromethenmadinone acetate (pronunciation: bro-me-the-nma-di-none a-ce-tate) is a steroidal progestin that is used in veterinary medicine for the treatment of various health conditions in animals.
Etymology
The term "Bromethenmadinone acetate" is derived from its chemical structure. "Brome" refers to the presence of a bromine atom, "then" refers to the presence of a double bond (alkene), "madinone" refers to the presence of a ketone group, and "acetate" refers to the presence of an acetyl group.
Usage
Bromethenmadinone acetate is primarily used in veterinary medicine as a contraceptive for animals. It is also used to treat certain endocrine disorders and reproductive disorders in animals.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A type of medication that is similar in effect to the female hormone progesterone.
- Contraceptive: A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
- Endocrine disorder: A medical condition that causes a disruption in the normal functioning of the glands in the endocrine system.
- Reproductive disorder: A medical condition that affects the reproductive system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bromethenmadinone acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Bromethenmadinone acetate
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