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progestin

/prəʊˈdʒes.tɪn/

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noun

/prəʊˈdʒes.tɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из группы синтетических или природных стероидных гормонов, обладающих эффектами, сходными с прогестероном, часто используемых в медицинских целях и в контрацептивах.

A noun referring to any of a group of synthetic or natural steroid hormones that have effects similar to progesterone, often used in medical treatments and contraceptives.

  1. Synthetic hormoneC1formalmedical

    Any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones that mimic the effects of natural progesterone, often used in contraceptives and hormone therapy.

    ruСинтетический гормон

    • Progestin is a key ingredient in many birth control pills.
    • The doctor prescribed a progestin-only pill for her condition.
    • Some progestins are used to treat menstrual disorders.

    Synonymsprogestogen

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