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gestagen /ges·ta·gen/ (jes´tah-jen) progestational agent.

ges·ta·gen (j

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A substance, such as a steroid hormone, that affects the uterus in a manner similar to progesterone.

gestagen

any hormone with progestational activity.

gestagen

Endocrinology 1. A molecule with gestational activity–eg, medroxyprogesterone acetate. See Progestin 2. A synthetic progesterone, aka progestin; progestogen

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Characterisation of the affinity of different anabolics and synthetic hormones to the human androgen receptor, human sex hormone binding globulin and the bovine gestagen receptor.

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Use of an oestrogen, androgen or gestagen as a potential chemesterilant for control of rat and mouse populations.

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