What is another word for pregnanediol?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛɡne͡ɪndɪˌɒl] (IPA) 
Pregnanediol is a steroid hormone related to progesterone and is a metabolite that is found in urine during pregnancy. Some synonyms for pregnanediol include 5β-Pregnane-3α20α-diol, 5β-Pregnane-3α,20α-diol, and 3α,20α-Pregnane-diol. Pregnanediol is an important hormone during pregnancy because it helps to maintain the lining of the uterus and prevent contractions that may lead to a miscarriage. It is also used in medical research and diagnostics as an indicator of pregnancy and hormonal imbalances. While all of the synonyms for pregnanediol are chemically distinct, they refer to the same hormone and can be used interchangeably in scientific research.
