trợ thai
Definition
- Noun:
- Progestogen: A type of female sex hormone, specifically a steroid hormone that supports pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. It is the general term for hormones that have effects similar to progesterone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trợ thai là một loại hormone quan trọng cho thai kỳ. (Progestogen is an important hormone for pregnancy.)
- Bác sĩ có thể kê đơn thuốc có chứa trợ thai. (A doctor may prescribe medication containing progestogen.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical contexts, "trợ thai" refers specifically to progestational agents used in hormone therapy, contraception, or to support early pregnancy.
- Liệu pháp trợ thai thường được sử dụng trong điều trị một số rối loạn kinh nguyệt. (Progestogen therapy is often used in the treatment of certain menstrual disorders.)
Variants and Related Words
- Progesterone (n): The natural female hormone produced by the ovaries, a specific type of progestogen.
- Progesterone là một trợ thai tự nhiên. (Progesterone is a natural progestogen.)
Synonyms
- Progestin: A synthetic form of progestogen.
- Gestagen: Another term for progestogen, as seen in the reference definition.
Notes
- "Trợ thai" is a specialized medical term. In everyday conversation, the specific hormone name "progesterone" is more commonly used, while "trợ thai" serves as the broader category term.