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relaxin

/rɪˈlæk.sɪn/

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noun

/rɪˈlæk.sɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruГормон, выделяемый жёлтым телом на последних стадиях беременности, который расслабляет тазовые связки и подготавливает матку к родам.

A hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the final stages of pregnancy that relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor.

uncountable

  1. Pregnancy hormoneC1formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the corpus luteum and placenta during pregnancy that relaxes pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for childbirth.

    ruГормон беременности

    • Relaxin levels increase significantly during the third trimester.
    • The hormone relaxin helps soften the cervix before labor.
    • Doctors monitor relaxin to assess pregnancy progression.