Progestational
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Progestational is an adjective meaning (biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
Meaning
(biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
More Meanings
- (biology, medicine) Of or pertaining to progesterone.
- (biology, medicine) Similar in action to progesterone; progesterone-like.
- (biology, medicine) Encouraging or conducive to gestation (said of hormone levels, for example).
- (biology, medicine) Relating to the time before gestation; pregestational.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pregestational, pregestation, preovulatory, premenstrual, post-ovulation, pregravid.
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