gestagen

ges·ta·gen

(jes'tă-jen),

Inclusive term used to denote any one of several gestagenic substances, which are usually steroid hormones.

Synonym(s): gestin, progestin (3)

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gestagen

Endocrinology

1. A molecule with gestational activity–eg, medroxyprogesterone acetate. See Progestin.

2. A synthetic progesterone, aka progestin; progestogen.

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ges·ta·gen

(jes'tă-jen)

Any of several gestagenic substances, which are usually steroid hormones.

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