progestational
English edit
Etymology edit
pro- + gestational
Adjective edit
progestational (not comparable)
- (biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
- (biology, medicine) Of or pertaining to progesterone.
- (biology, medicine) Similar in action to progesterone; progesterone-like.
- (biology, medicine) Encouraging or conducive to gestation (said of hormone levels, for example).
- (biology, medicine) Relating to the time before gestation; pregestational.