Definition of progestin in English:

progestin

noun prə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛstɪnproʊˈdʒɛstɪn

Biochemistry

another term for progestogen
Example sentencesExamples
- It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins.
- Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.
- HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone.
- He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects.
- Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin.

Origin

1930s: from pro-¹ + gestation + -in¹.

Definition of progestin in US English:

progestin

nounprōˈjestinproʊˈdʒɛstɪn

Biochemistry

A natural or synthetic steroid hormone, such as progesterone, that maintains pregnancy and prevents further ovulation during pregnancy.
Example sentencesExamples
- He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects.
- It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins.
- Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin.
- Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance.
- HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone.

Origin

1930s: from pro- + gestation + -in.

单词	progestin
释义	Definition of progestin in English: progestin noun prə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛstɪnproʊˈdʒɛstɪn Biochemistry another term for progestogen Example sentencesExamples It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins. Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance. HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone. He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects. Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin. Origin 1930s: from pro-¹ + gestation + -in¹. Definition of progestin in US English: progestin nounprōˈjestinproʊˈdʒɛstɪn Biochemistry A natural or synthetic steroid hormone, such as progesterone, that maintains pregnancy and prevents further ovulation during pregnancy. Example sentencesExamples He had developed a pill, containing synthetically produced versions of the hormones oestrogen and progestin, which would suppress ovulation apparently without side-effects. It is well known that gonadal steroids such as progestins, androgens and estrogens are produced by the ovary under the influence of gonadotropins. Women in both groups will also wear a patch that delivers estrogen and take tablets containing the hormone progestin. Reported androgenic effects of synthetic progestins include fluid retention, reduction of HDL cholesterol levels, headaches and mood disturbance. HRT is made up of two types of hormones, oestrogens and progestins, or synthetic progesterone. Origin 1930s: from pro- + gestation + -in.
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