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Antiprogestin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Antiprogestin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone.

Meaning

(biochemistry) Any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone.

Example Sentences

Antiprogestins may stop some cancer cells from growing and they are being studied in the treatment of breast cancer.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include antiprostaglandin, antiprogestogen, antiprogesterone, antihormone, progestagen, antiandrogen.

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