progesterone (redirected from progesterone-induced lactation)

pro·ges·ter·one  (pr-jst-rn)

n.

1. A steroid hormone, C₂₁H₃₀O₂, secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary and by the placenta, that acts to prepare the uterus for implantation of the fertilized ovum, to maintain pregnancy, and to promote development of the mammary glands.

2. A drug prepared from natural or synthetic progesterone, used in the prevention of miscarriage, in the treatment of menstrual disorders, and as a constituent of some oral contraceptives.

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[pro- + gest(ation) + (st)er(ol) + -one.]

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progesterone [prəʊˈdʒɛstəˌrəʊn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a steroid hormone, secreted mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary, that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy. Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂ Also called corpus luteum hormone

[from pro-¹ + ge(station) + ster(ol) + -one]

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progesterone  (pr-jst-rn)

A steroid hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy, maintains pregnancy, and promotes development of the mammary glands. The main sources of progesterone are the ovary and the placenta. Chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

progesterone - a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy Lipo-Lutin anovulant, anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill, pill - a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception progestin, progestogen - any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone

Translations

progesterone [prəʊˈdʒestərəʊn] N → progesterona f

progesterone [prəʊˈdʒɛstərəʊn] n → progestérone f

progesterone

n → Progesteron nt, → Gelbkörperhormon nt

progesterone [prəʊˈdʒɛstəˌrəʊn] n → progesterone m