A female sex hormone that plays many important roles in reproduction, including the thickening of the lining of the uterus during the menstrual cycle; and during pregnancy, the functioning of the placenta, and the initiation of labor.
Reference:
•American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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