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Definition of Gonadotrophin

1. Noun. Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.

Definition of Gonadotrophin

1. Noun. Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates. ¹

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Definition of Gonadotrophin

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Medical Definition of Gonadotrophin

1. A hormone capable of promoting gonadal growth and function. The effects are usually limited to discrete functions or histological components of a gonad, such as stimulation of follicular growth or of androgen formation. Most gonadotrophin's exert their effects in both sexes, although the effect of a given gonadotrophin will differ in males and females. Synonym: gonadotropin, gonadotropic hormone. Origin: for gonadotrophin, fr. Gonad + G. Trophe, nourishment (12 Sep 2002)

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Literary usage of Gonadotrophin

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1. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"... (human chorionic gonadotrophin) act as follicle-stimulating agents. In two experiments in the intact female infected with equine encephalomyelitis, ..."

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