leuprolide
US/ˈlu.pɹəˌlaɪd/
leuprolide is the alternative form of leuprorelin.
Meaning of leuprorelin
Noun
leuprorelin (uncountable)
- A synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (trademark Eligard, Lupron) that downregulates the secretion of gonadotropins, and is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₅₉H₈₄N₁₆O₁₂·C₂H₄O₂ to treat cancer of the prostate gland, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.
Origin of leuprolide
From Leu + prol(ine) + -ide.
Questions about leuprolide
- What is leuprolide the alternative form of?
- Leuprolide is the alternative form of leuprorelin.
- How do you pronounce leuprolide?
- Leuprolide is pronounced /ˈlu.pɹəˌlaɪd/ (US).
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