progestational

English

Etymology

From pro- +‎ gestational.

Adjective

progestational (not comparable)

1. (biology, medicine) Describing the phase of the menstrual cycle before gestation and after ovulation, during which progesterone is secreted.
2. (biology, medicine) Of or pertaining to progesterone.
3. (biology, medicine) Similar in action to progesterone; progesterone-like.
4. (biology, medicine) Encouraging or conducive to gestation (said of hormone levels, for example).
5. (biology, medicine) Relating to the time before gestation; pregestational.

Derived terms

• antiprogestational