PROGESTERONE

progesterone, Lipo-Lutin

(noun) a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

progesterone (plural progesterones)

(steroid hormone, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.

(steroid drug, countable) A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.

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