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inhibin

[ in-hib-in ]

Biochemistry.
  1. a hormone, found in semen, that acts on the pituitary gland to decrease FSH.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inhibin1

First recorded in 1980–85; inhib(it) + -in 2

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