antiprogestin

English

Etymology

anti- +‎ progestin

Noun

antiprogestin (plural antiprogestins)

(biochemistry) Any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone.
Antiprogestins may stop some cancer cells from growing and they are being studied in the treatment of breast cancer.

Translations

any substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone

Portuguese: antiprogestina f

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