progestogen
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1. any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone (noun.substance)
| hyponym | : | lipo-lutin, progesterone, |
| definition | : | a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | megestrol, megestrol acetate, |
| definition | : | a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | norethynodrel, |
| definition | : | a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | norgestrel, |
| definition | : | synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | medroxyprogesterone, provera, |
| definition | : | a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders (noun.substance) |
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