progestin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| progestins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
progestin-only · mesoprogestin · estroprogestin · antiprogestin · phytoprogestin
Translations (1)
fi progestiini (synthetic progestagen)