progestational

[ proh-je-stey-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌproʊ dʒɛˈsteɪ ʃə nl /

adjective Medicine/Medical.

prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid.
of, noting, or characteristic of the action of progesterone; inducing a progravid state.

Origin of progestational

1920–25; pro-1 + gestational

Words nearby progestational

progenitor cell, progeny, progeria, pro-German, progeroid, progestational, progesterone, progestin, progestogen, proglossis, proglottid
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British Dictionary definitions for progestational

progestational
/ (ˌprəʊdʒɛˈsteɪʃənəl) /

adjective physiol

of or relating to the phase of the menstrual cycle, lasting approximately 14 days, during which the uterus is prepared for pregnancy by the secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum
preceding gestation; before pregnancy
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Medical definitions for progestational

progestational
[ prō′jĕs-tā′shə-nəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to the phase of the menstrual cycle immediately following ovulation, characterized by secretion of progesterone.
Of or relating to progesterone and its actions.
Having actions similar to progesterone. Used of a drug.
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