Definition of Gonadotropin

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

Exact synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Follicle-stimulating Hormone, Fsh, Hcg, Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Icsh, Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone, Lh, Luteinizing Hormone, Lactogenic Hormone, Luteotropin, Prolactin
Derivative terms: Gonadotropic

Definition of Gonadotropin

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gonadotropin

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Medical Definition of Gonadotropin

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gonadotropin

gonadoliberin
gonadopathy
gonadorelin
gonadorelin hydrochloride
gonadotroph
gonadotrophic
gonadotrophic cycle
gonadotrophic hormone
gonadotrophin-producing adenoma
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
gonadotrophs
gonadotropic
gonadotropin-producing adenoma
gonadotropin-releasing factor
gonadotropin-releasing hormone
gonadotropinic
gonakie
gonakies
gonalgia
gonane
gonanes
gonangia
gonangium

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