progestagen 1
noundomain: substance
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EnglishDefinition
any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
Hypernym
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
EnglishHyponym
progesterone 1
noun
a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
megestrol 1
noun
a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
norethindrone 1
noun
a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
norethynodrel 1
noun
a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
norgestrel 1
noun
synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
