English

Noun

progesterone ‎(plural progesterones)

1. (biochemistry, steroids, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
2. (biochemistry, steroids, countable) A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.

Derived terms

• dihydroprogesterone
• tetrahydroprogesterone

Translations

Italian

Noun

progesterone m ‎(plural progesteroni)

1. progesterone

Related terms

• progestina
• progestinico