norethindrone n 1: a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis [syn: {norethindrone}, {norethindrone acetate}, {norethandrolone}, {Norlutin}]
norethandrolone \norethandrolone\, norethindrone \norethindrone\n. 1. a progestin compound used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis. [WordNet 1.5]