gonadotrophin
gonadotropin (ˌɡɒnədəʊˈtrəʊpɪn)
/ (ˌɡɒnədəʊˈtrəʊfɪn) /
noun
any of several glycoprotein hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and placenta that stimulate the gonads and control reproductive activity: See chorionic gonadotrophin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin
Derived forms of gonadotrophin
- gonadotrophic or gonadotropic, adjective
Words Nearby gonadotrophin
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