Definition of Progesterone

1. Noun. A steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.


Definition of Progesterone

1. Noun. (steroid hormone uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy. ¹

2. Noun. (steroid drug countable) A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Progesterone

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Progesterone

progenitour
progenitress
progenitresses
progeniture
progenitures
progeny
progeria
progerias
progeric
progerin
progeroid
progestagen
progestagens
progesterex
progesterone (current term)
progesterones
progestin
progestins
progestogen
progestogenic
progestogens
progged
progger
proggers
progging
proggins
proglottic
proglottid

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