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An '''antiprogestin''' is a substance that prevents cells from making or using [[progesterone]] (a [[hormone]] that plays a [[role]] in the [[menstrual cycle]] and [[pregnancy]]). Antiprogestins may stop some [[cancer cells]] from [[growing]] and they are being studied in the treatment of [[breast cancer]]. An antiprogestin is a type of [[hormone antagonist]]. |
An '''antiprogestin''', also called an '''antiprogestogen''' or an '''antiprogesterone agent''', is a substance that prevents cells from making or using [[progesterone]] (a [[hormone]] that plays a [[role]] in the [[menstrual cycle]] and [[pregnancy]]). Antiprogestins may stop some [[cancer cells]] from [[growing]] and they are being studied in the treatment of [[breast cancer]]. An antiprogestin is a type of [[hormone antagonist]]. |
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Revision as of 16:00, 21 May 2012
An antiprogestin, also called an antiprogestogen or an antiprogesterone agent, is a substance that prevents cells from making or using progesterone (a hormone that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy). Antiprogestins may stop some cancer cells from growing and they are being studied in the treatment of breast cancer. An antiprogestin is a type of hormone antagonist.
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- Antiprogestin entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.
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