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Definition of misoprostol

misoprostol

/ˌmaɪ.soʊˈprɑː.stɔːl/
mi · so · pros · tol
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misoprostol Lexical Profile

misoprostol Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A synthetic prostaglandin E1 medication primarily used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers, induce labor, cause a medical abortion, and manage postpartum bleeding.

Example

"The clinical protocol requires administering misoprostol to help manage severe postpartum hemorrhage when other initial treatments fail."

Word Nuance & Usage

While originally developed and approved to prevent gastric ulcers, it carries sensitive connotations today due to its widespread and critical role in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly for medical abortions and inducing labor.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s as an International Nonproprietary Name (INN). The name incorporates the established pharmacological stem '-prost-', denoting its status as a synthetic analogue of naturally occurring prostaglandins.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misoprostol. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misoprostol
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