progestin
Произношение: [proʊˈdʒɛstɪn]
Слово
Контекст: «health»
(noun) a type of hormone that is similar to progesterone. It is used in medicine, especially in birth control and hormone therapy for women.
Пример
The doctor prescribed a medication that contains progestin to help with her hormone balance.
Пример
She avoided using progestin because she preferred natural methods.
Пример
What is the role of progestin in hormone therapy?
Контекст: «reproductive system»
(noun) a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone. It helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and is often found in contraceptives.
Пример
Many contraceptives contain progestin to prevent pregnancy.
Пример
Progestin does not completely eliminate the chances of pregnancy on its own.
Пример
How does progestin work in birth control pills?
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