progesterone

Thân thiện

A doctor explains the role of progesterone to a patient using a medical diagram.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A steroid hormone produced in the ovary: Progesterone is a natural hormone that prepares and maintains the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. It is essential for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting early pregnancy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed progesterone to help support the pregnancy.
  • Levels of progesterone rise after ovulation.
  • Progesterone is crucial for preparing the uterine lining for the implantation of a fertilized egg.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Progesterone is often used in hormone replacement therapy and fertility treatments.
  • The treatment involves a combination of estrogen and progesterone.

Variants and Related Words

• Progestin (n): A general term for synthetic substances that have effects similar to progesterone. Often used in hormonal contraceptives and menopausal hormone therapy.
  • The birth control pill contains a type of progestin.

Synonyms

• Luteal hormone: Another name for progesterone, referring to its production by the corpus luteum in the ovary.
• Pregnancy hormone: An informal term highlighting its role in maintaining pregnancy.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Corpus luteum (n): The temporary endocrine structure in the ovary that secretes progesterone.
• Endometrium (n): The lining of the uterus, which is thickened and maintained by progesterone.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lipo-lutin