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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. sex hormones
  6. progestational hormones
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. hormones
  5. sex hormones
  6. progestational hormones
  1. Fields of Study
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. sex hormones
  6. progestational hormones
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. endocrinology
  3. hormones and hormone-related substances
  4. hormones
  5. sex hormones
  6. progestational hormones

Preferred term

progestational hormones

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Compounds that interact with progesterone receptors in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of progesterone. Primary actions of progestins, including natural and synthetic steroids, are on the uterus and the mammary gland in preparation for and in maintenance of pregnancy.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Synonyms

  • gestagens
  • progestagens
  • progestins
  • progestogens

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42901

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