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ethinyl (eth´ĭ-nәl) the radical HCtbondCsbond, derived from acetylene.
ethinyl estradiol
an estrogen derived from estradiol, used together with a progestational agent as a component of many oral contraceptives, in hormone replacement therapy, and as an antineoplastic in the treatment of advanced breast and prostate cancers; administered orally.

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