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Mifepristone
/ˌmi-fə-ˈpri-ˌstōn/
Definition
1
A synthetic antiprogestin drug (C₂₉H₃₅NO₂), also known as RU-486, taken orally to induce abortion especially early in pregnancy by blocking the body's use of progesterone.
2
It is typically administered in combination with misoprostol to facilitate medical termination of pregnancy.
Examples
After careful consideration, she chose mifepristone as her discreet ally in rewriting the next chapter.
Mifepristone stepped into the spotlight amid legal debates, proving that even pills can make headlines.
In the pharmacy of life choices, mifepristone is the polite 'decline' button for unplanned RSVPs.
Telehealth revolutionized access to mifepristone, turning consultations into couch-side decisions.