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progesterone

noun

A steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

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Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15

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Pronunciation

pɹəˈdʒɛstəɹəʊn

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noun

  1. A steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy

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