progestogen

pro ges to gen |prōˈjestəjən proʊˈʤɛstəʤən | ▶noun Biochemistry another term for progestin. ORIGIN 1940s: from progestin + -gen .

progestogen

progestogen |prə (ʊ )ˈdʒɛstədʒ (ə )n | ▶noun Biochemistry a natural or synthetic steroid hormone, such as progesterone, that maintains pregnancy and prevents further ovulation during pregnancy. ORIGIN 1940s: from progestin + -gen .