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.