moxestrol

English

Etymology

From m(eth)ox(y) +‎ -estr- (“estrogen”) +‎ -ol.

Noun

moxestrol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17β-diol or 11β-methoxy-17α-ethinylestradiol, a synthetic steroidal estrogen used to treat menopausal symptoms.