progesterone

noun /proʊ'dʒɛstə,roʊn/

Definition
a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'progesterone'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

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No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12

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12
Syllables
4
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