PROGESTATIONAL

progestational

(adjective) preceding and favoring gestation; of or relating to physiological changes associated with ovulation and formation of the corpus luteum

progestational

(adjective) of or relating to progesterone (or to a drug with effects like those of progesterone)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

progestational (not comparable)

(biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.

(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.

Source: Wiktionary



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22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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