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progestin
pro·ges·tin P0584750 (prō-jĕs′tĭn)n. Any of several synthetic progestational substances that mimic some or all of the actions of progesterone, used as contraceptives either alone or in combination with estrogen, and with estrogen in hormone replacement therapy.
[pro- + gest(ation) + -in.]pro•ges•tin (proʊˈdʒɛs tɪn) also pro•ges•to•gen (-ˈdʒɛs tə dʒən)
n. any substance having progesteronelike activity. [1925–30; pro-1 + gest (ation) + -in1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | progestin - any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesteroneprogestogensex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organsLipo-Lutin, progesterone - a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancymegestrol, megestrol acetate - a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinomanorethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, Norlutin - a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosisnorethynodrel - a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleedingnorgestrel - synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptivesmedroxyprogesterone, Provera - a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders |
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progestin [pro-jes´tin] 1. progestational agent.2. a progestational agent secreted by the corpus luteum and stimulating release of proteolytic enzymes in preparation for ovulation and maturation of the endometrium.pro·ges·tin (prō-jes'tin), 1. A hormone of the corpus luteum. 2. Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, which effects some or all of the biologic changes produced by progesterone. 3. Synonym(s): gestagen [pro- + gestation + -in] progestin (prō-jĕs′tĭn)n. Any of several synthetic progestational substances that mimic some or all of the actions of progesterone, used as contraceptives either alone or in combination with estrogen, and with estrogen in hormone replacement therapy.pro·ges·tin (prō-jes'tin) 1. A hormone of the corpus luteum. 2. Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, which effects some or all of the biologic changes produced by progesterone.
Compare: bioregulator[pro- + gestation + -in]ProgestinA synthetic or natural drug that acts on the uterine lining.Mentioned in: Emergency Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapypro·ges·tin (prō-jes'tin) 1. Hormone of corpus luteum. 2. Generic term for any substance, natural or synthetic, which effects some or all biologic changes produced by progesterone. [pro- + gestation + -in]progestin
Related to progestin: progesteroneSynonyms for progestinnoun any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesteroneSynonymsRelated Words- sex hormone
- steroid hormone
- steroid
- Lipo-Lutin
- progesterone
- megestrol
- megestrol acetate
- norethandrolone
- norethindrone
- norethindrone acetate
- Norlutin
- norethynodrel
- norgestrel
- medroxyprogesterone
- Provera
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