PROGESTERONE
\pɹə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛstəɹˌə͡ʊn], \pɹəʊdʒˈɛstəɹˌəʊn], \p_ɹ_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌəʊ_n]\
Definitions of PROGESTERONE
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a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
By Princeton University
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a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The principal progestational hormone of the body, secreted by the corpus luteum, adrenal cortex, and placenta. Its chief function is to prepare the uterus for the reception and development of the fertilized ovum. It acts as an antiovulatory agent when administered on days 5-25 of the menstrual cycle.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
