Progesterone Meaning
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
nounA synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.
Sentence Examples
Progesterone is a female hormone.
I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
During the menstrual cycle, the corpus luteum secretes ____ to maintain the uterine lining.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The hormone ____ plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English pro- Latin gestāre German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English progesterone From pro- + Latin gestāre (“to bear, to carry”) + English -one.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
During the menstrual cycle, the corpus luteum secretes ____ to maintain the uterine lining.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The hormone ____ plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy.