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Record 1 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • Medication
  • Biotechnology
DEF

The principal progestational hormone of the body, secreted by the corpus luteum, adrenal cortex, and placenta.

OBS

Its chief function is to prepare the uterus for the reception and development of the fertilized ovum. It acts as an antiovulatory agent when administered on days 5-25 of the menstrual cycle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Médicaments
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Hormone sexuelle femelle sécrétée par le corps jaune de l'ovaire après l'ovulation et par le placenta pendant la grossesse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
  • Medicamentos
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Hormona sexual femenina causante de los cambios en el útero y el cuerpo antes de la concepción.

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