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How to pronounce “progesterone

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Pronunciation guide for progesterone

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of progesterone with real speech in context.
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3 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why can't we talk about periods?You release a hormone called progesterone,
Definition summary
(biochemistry, steroids, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.

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How to pronounce progesterone

Why can't we talk about periods?

You release a hormone called progesterone,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “progesterone

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (biochemistry, steroids, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
  • (biochemistry, steroids, countable) A synthetic version of the compound, used in contraceptive pills and other pharmaceutical products.

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