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pregnanediol

/ˌprɛɡ.nəˈdaɪ.ɒl/

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noun

/ˌprɛɡ.nəˈdaɪ.ɒl/C2formalmedical
  • ruСтероидное соединение, являющееся метаболитом прогестерона, обнаруживаемое в моче во время лютеиновой фазы менструального цикла и в повышенных концентрациях во время беременности.

A steroid compound that is a metabolite of progesterone, detected in urine during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and in elevated levels during pregnancy.

uncountable

  1. Steroid metaboliteC2formalmedical

    A biologically inactive steroid compound that is produced when the body breaks down progesterone, and is excreted in urine.

    ruМетаболит стероида

    • The lab test measured the level of pregnanediol in the urine sample.
    • Pregnanediol levels rise significantly after ovulation.
    • Doctors may monitor pregnanediol to confirm ovulation.
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