Definition of Fsh

1. Noun. A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm.

Exact synonyms: Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Generic synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin

Medical Definition of Fsh

1. An acidic glycoprotein secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the development of ovarian follicles (eggs) and stimulates the release of oestrogens. In men, follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the production of sperm. Abnormal follicle-stimulating hormone levels may be seen in the following conditions: hypopituitarism, Klinefelter syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Turner's syndrome and ovarian failure. Synonym: follitropin. Acronym: FSH (12 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of FSH

fryable
frybread
frybreads
Frye
fryer
fryers
frying
fryings
frying pan
frypan
frypans
fry bread
fry cook
FSB
FSH
FSH
FSH-RF
FSH-RH
ft
ft
ft-L
FTA-ABS
FTA-ABS test
FTC
fthm
FTI
ftiction
FTO
FTP
ftsZ

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