progesterone
/proh-jes-tuh-rohn/US // proʊˈdʒɛs təˌroʊn //UK // (prəʊˈdʒɛstəˌrəʊn) //
孕酮,孕激素,孕产妇,孕酮类
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Biochemistry. a hormone, C21H30O2, that prepares the uterus for the fertilized ovum and maintains pregnancy.
- : Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained from the corpus luteum of pregnant sows or synthesized: used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, threatened or recurrent abortion, etc.
Examples
Meanwhile, experts and activists made the connection between progesterone and birth control, because progesterone prevents ovulation during pregnancy.
Djerassi and Syntex director George Rosenkranz wanted a progesterone pill.
The “female” hormones estrogen and progesterone, along with others, were directing the orchestra.
Other uteri, tainted by low, regular doses of progesterone and/or witchcraft, become evil.
Turns out, she was just putting on too much progesterone cream.
"For three months she had to take huge progesterone shots in her back every day," Mindy said of Gina's ordeal.
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