minipill

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈmɪ.niˌpɪl/    美 /ˈmɪ.niˌpɪl/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A type of contraceptive pill containing progestogens without estrogen. colloquial
    — All hormone contraceptives, including progestagen-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford, but the overall risk remains low. […] This can serve as a more sustainable and affordable option for long-term pain management for conditions like endometriosis. The minipill is also cited as a safe option for women who are breastfeeding.

词形变化

minipills plural mini-pill alternative mini pill alternative

词源

From mini- + pill. First attested in 1968.
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