FSH


  1. Biochemistry. follicle-stimulating hormone: a peptide, produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that regulates the development of the Graafian follicle in the female and stimulates the production of spermatozoa in the male.

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British Dictionary definitions for FSH

FSH

abbreviation for
  1. follicle-stimulating hormone

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Scientific definitions for FSH

FSH

  1. Abbreviation of follicle stimulating hormone

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