A processed form of the hormone progesterone, identical to that produced by the human body, which has been reduced to a very small particle size to improve absorption. It is used in medical treatments, particularly hormone replacement therapy.
Categoría gramatical | Sustantivo |
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Campo | Anatomía, fisiología y embriología |
Nivel de especialización | Alto |
Fuente de la definición | Asociación Española de Pediatría |