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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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secretion go
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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endocrine, hormone, internal secretion go
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone go
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
progestin, progestogen
any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
noun.substance
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progesterone, Lipo-Lutin go
a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary
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megestrol, megestrol acetate go
a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
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norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethandrolone, Norlutin go
a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
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norethynodrel go
a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
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norgestrel go
synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
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medroxyprogesterone, Provera go
a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders