progestational en · ADJ
Etymology
From pro- + gestational.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
- (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to progesterone.
- (not-comparable) Similar in action to progesterone; progesterone-like.
- (not-comparable) Encouraging or conducive to gestation (said of hormone levels, for example).
- (not-comparable) Relating to the time before gestation; pregestational.