progesterone
1. [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,medicine,biochemistry,pharmacology) a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
Synonyms: lipo-lutin
Related terms: progestin megesterol pill trade_name
Similar spelling:   progestin
  preseason
  progestogen
  progestational
  procession
  precession