gestagen

ges·ta·gen

(jes'tă-jen), Inclusive term used to denote any one of several gestagenic substances, which are usually steroid hormones. Synonym(s): gestin, progestin (3)

gestagen

Endocrinology 1. A molecule with gestational activity–eg, medroxyprogesterone acetate. See Progestin.2. A synthetic progesterone, aka progestin; progestogen.

ges·ta·gen

(jes'tă-jen) Any of several gestagenic substances, which are usually steroid hormones.