American English pronunciation

How to pronounce progesterone

IPA transcription: [pɹoʊ'dʒɛstɚ,oʊn]

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Noun

  • a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

Usage examples

  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • Compounding pharmacies can supply micronized progesterone in sublingual tablets, oil caps, or transdermal creams.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • Other regulators include oxytocin, estrogen and progesterone.
  • Progesterone also increases body temperature.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.
  • I always confuse estrogen with progesterone.