gonadotropin

American

[goh-nad-uh-troh-pin, gon-uh-doh-] / goʊˌnæd əˈtroʊ pɪn, ˌgɒn ə doʊ- /

Also gonadotrophin

noun

Biochemistry.

a gonadotropic substance.

gonadotropin Scientific

/ gō-năd′ə-trō′pĭn,-trŏp′ĭn /

Any of several hormones that stimulate the growth and activity of the gonads, especially follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.

Etymology

Origin of gonadotropin

First recorded in 1935–40; gonadotrop(ic) + -in ²

Example Sentences

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Releana contains human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced by the placenta.

From Washington Times

The hormone, gonadotropin, is the same one that kickstarts the human reproductive cycle.

From National Geographic

For example, when a woman becomes pregnant, her placenta produces human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG.

From Washington Post

The nurse summoned a doctor, who took one look at her and barked an order for a “STAT beta hCG,” an immediate blood test to measure beta human chorionic gonadotropin.

From Washington Post

Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, Lamoureux knew the packages from China contained injectable human chorionic gonadotropin, a pregnancy hormone he intended to sell as a means of weight loss.

From Washington Times

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