progestin

/proʊˈdʒɛstn/
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Other forms: progestins

Definitions of progestin
  1. noun
    any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
    synonyms: progestogen
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    Lipo-Lutin, progesterone
    a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
    megestrol, megestrol acetate
    a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
    Norlutin, norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate
    a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
    norethynodrel
    a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
    norgestrel
    synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
    Provera, medroxyprogesterone
    a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
    type of:
    sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone
    any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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