mifepristone
noun
- Definition
- an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU 486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
- Example
- 'mifepristone' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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