progestational
Americanadjective
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prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid.
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of, noting, or characteristic of the action of progesterone; inducing a progravid state.
adjective
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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
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preceding gestation; before pregnancy
Etymology
Origin of progestational
1920–25; pro- 1 + gestational ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The oestrogen is to replace the body’s falling levels and the progestogens to protect the endometrium: though the mechanism is unclear, adding oestrogen without a progestational agent increases the risk of endometrial cancer.
From The Guardian • Dec. 15, 2015
Dr. Kistner suggested combinations of progestational hormones and estrogens, like those used in contraceptives such as Enovid, for women aged roughly from 40 to 50.
From Time Magazine Archive
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