progestin

/proʊˈdʒɛstn/

Other forms: progestins

Definitions of progestin

1. noun

   any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
   synonyms: progestogen

   types:

   Lipo-Lutin, progesterone

   a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

   megestrol, megestrol acetate

   a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma

   Norlutin, norethandrolone, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate

   a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis

   norethynodrel

   a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding

   norgestrel

   synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives

   Provera, medroxyprogesterone

   a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders

   type of:

   sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone

   any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs