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Progestin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Any natural or laboratory-made substance that has some or all of the biologic effects of progesterone, a female hormone. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A class of sex hormones associated with certain changes in the uterus and vagina during the menstrual cycle. They are necessary for the development of mammary tissue and for the maintenance of pregnancy. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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