hydroxyprogesterone

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hydroxyprogesterone /hy·droxy·pro·ges·ter·one/ (-pro-jes´ter-ōn)

1. 17α-hydroxyprogesterone; an intermediate formed in the conversion of cholesterol to cortisol, androgens, and estrogens.

2. a synthetic preparation of the caproate ester, used in treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding and menstrual cycle abnormalities, and in the diagnosis of endogenous estrogen production.

hydroxyprogesterone [hi-drok″se-pro-jes´ter-ōn]

1. 17α-hydroxyprogesterone; an intermediate formed in the conversion of cholesterol to cortisol, androgens, and estrogens.

2. a synthetic preparation of the caproate ester, used in treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding and menstrual cycle abnormalities, and in the diagnosis of endogenous estrogen production; administered orally.

hydroxyprogesterone

progesterone derivative used in bitches to prevent estrus and to treat pseudopregnancy.

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