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PROGESTOGEN

Pronunciation:  prow'jestujin

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
 
 Synonyms: progestin
 
 See Also: Lipo-Lutin, medroxyprogesterone, megesterol, megestrol acetate, norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethynodrel, norgestrel, Norlutin, progesterone, Provera, sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: Any of several steroid hormones that prepare the uterus for egg implantation and pregnancy.
 
 Synonyms: progestin
 

 

 

 

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