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progestin

/prəˈdʒestɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does progestin mean?

noun

A synthetic form of progesterone, a female sex hormone that is involved in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a progestin to regulate her menstrual cycle."

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