Definition of progestin Progestin
/pɹowʤɛˈstɪn/ - [prowjestin] - pro•ges•tin
We found 3 definitions of progestin from 3 different sources.
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What does progestin mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: progestins |
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| progestin - any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone | ||
| progestogen | ||
| sex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs | ||
| lipo-lutin, progesterone a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy | ||
| megestrol, megestrol acetate a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma | ||
| norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norlutin a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis | ||
| norethynodrel a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding | ||
| norgestrel synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives | ||
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Wiktionary 
- progestin (Noun)
A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes.
Part of speech
🔤- progestin, noun, singular of progestins.
