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Meaning of PROGESTIN

Pronunciation:  prowj'est`in

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
 

PROGESTIN is a 9 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: progestogen
 
 See Also: Lipo-Lutin, medroxyprogesterone, megesterol, megestrol acetate, norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethynodrel, norgestrel, Norlutin, progesterone, Provera, sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: synthetic form of the female sex hormone progesterone.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Any of several steroid hormones that prepare the uterus for egg implantation and pregnancy.
 

 

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