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单词 progestin
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Definition of progestin in English:

progestin

noun prə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛstɪnproʊˈdʒɛstɪn
Biochemistry
  • another term for progestogen
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins.
    • Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.
    • HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone.
    • He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects.
    • Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin.

Origin

1930s: from pro-1 + gestation + -in1.

 
 

Definition of progestin in US English:

progestin

nounprōˈjestinproʊˈdʒɛstɪn
Biochemistry
  • A natural or synthetic steroid hormone, such as progesterone, that maintains pregnancy and prevents further ovulation during pregnancy.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects.
    • It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins.
    • Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin.
    • Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.
    • HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone.

Origin

1930s: from pro- + gestation + -in.

 
 
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