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progesterone

/prəˈdʒɛstərɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does progesterone mean?

noun

A steroid hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, produced by the ovaries and placenta. It helps to prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintains the pregnancy.

Example

"The doctor prescribed progesterone to help regulate the patient's menstrual cycle."

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