progestational

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
  2. Of or pertaining to progesterone.
  3. Similar in action to progesterone; progesterone-like.
  4. Encouraging or conducive to gestation (said of hormone levels, for example).
  5. Relating to the time before gestation; pregestational.

Word forms

progestational

Etymology

From pro- + gestational.

Derived words

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