Melengestrol acetate
Melengestrol Acetate
Melengestrol Acetate (pronounced: mel-en-JES-trol a-SE-tate) is a progestin that is used in veterinary medicine as a growth promoter in animals. It is also used as a contraceptive in some animal species.
Etymology
The term "Melengestrol" is derived from the words "methyl", "en", "gest", and "rol". "Methyl" is a common prefix in organic chemistry signifying the presence of a methyl group. "En" is a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote the presence of a double bond. "Gest" refers to gestation, the period of development inside the mother's body, and "rol" is a common suffix for steroids. "Acetate" refers to the presence of an acetate group, a type of functional group derived from acetic acid.
Usage
Melengestrol Acetate is primarily used in the beef industry to improve feed efficiency and weight gain in cattle. It is also used as a contraceptive in zoo animals to control reproduction.
Related Terms
- Progestin: A type of hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals.
- Contraceptive: A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
- Methyl Group: An alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3.
- Acetate Group: A type of functional group derived from acetic acid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Melengestrol acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Melengestrol acetate
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