progestational

pro·ges·ta·tion·al

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-je-stey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌproʊ dʒɛˈsteɪ ʃə nl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-je-stey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌproʊ dʒɛˈsteɪ ʃə nl/

Definitions of progestational word

adjective progestational prepared for pregnancy, as the lining of the uterus prior to menstruation or in the early stages of gestation itself; progravid. 1
adjective progestational of, noting, or characteristic of the action of progesterone; inducing a progravid state. 1
adjective progestational of or relating to the phase of the menstrual cycle, lasting approximately 14 days, during which the uterus is prepared for pregnancy by the secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum 0
adjective progestational preceding gestation; before pregnancy 0
adjective progestational of or involving hormones that, in female mammals, precede, prepare for, or are active in ovulation and pregnancy 0

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Origin of progestational

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; pro-1 + gestational

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Parts of speech for Progestational

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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progestational popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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