Progestogen
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɹəˈdʒɛs.tə.dʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Progestogen is a noun meaning (biochemistry, steroids) The steroid hormone progesterone.
Meaning
(biochemistry, steroids) The steroid hormone progesterone.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry, steroids) Any of a class of synthetic hormones which produce effects similar to progesterone (the only natural progestogen) and have antiestrogenic and antigonadotropic properties.
Word Forms
- progestogens
- progestagen
Synonyms for progestogen
Depending on context, synonyms include gestagen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include progestin, progestational, progestagen, progesterones, progestins, progesterone.
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