Associations to the word «Progesterone»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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