progesterone

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Pronunciation

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/

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/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/ · /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛstəˌɹoʊn/

Definition of progesterone

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noun

(uncountable)A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.

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noun

(uncountable)A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
(countable)A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.

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From pro- + Latin gestāre (“to bear, to carry”) + -one.

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