Definitions for progesterone
progesterone
pro·ges·ter·one
Spelling: [proh-jes-tuh-rohn]
IPA: /proʊˈdʒɛs təˌroʊn/
Progesterone is a 12 letter English word.
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Definitions for progesterone
noun
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Biochemistry. a hormone, C 21 H 30 O 2 , that prepares the uterus for the fertilized ovum and maintains pregnancy.
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Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the corpus luteum of pregnant sows or synthesized: used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, threatened or recurrent abortion, etc.
Origin of progesterone
1930-35; blend of progestin and luteosterone (German Luteosteron, synonymous with progestin, equivalent to Luteo- luteo- (representing
Examples for progesterone
Other uteri, tainted by low, regular doses of progesterone and/or witchcraft, become evil.