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progestogen /pro·ges·to·gen/ (-jes´tah-jen) progestational agent.
pro·ges·to·gen (pr-jst-jn)
n.
Any of various substances having progestational effects; a progestin.
progestogen
[-jes′təjən]
any natural or synthetic progestational hormone. Also spelled progestagen. Also called progestin.
progestogen (prōjes´tōjen),
n an agent capable of producing effects similar to progesterone; used to correct abnormalities of the menstrual cycle.
progestogen
any substance having progestational activity.
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