progestin

pro·ges·tin  (pr-jstn)

n.

1. A natural or synthetic progestational substance that mimics some or all of the actions of progesterone.

2. A crude hormone of the corpus luteum from which progesterone can be isolated in pure form. No longer in scientific use.

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[pro- + gest(ation) + -in.]

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Noun

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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 medroxyprogesterone, Provera - a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders