 follicle-stimulating_hormone |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates sperm-forming cells in male mammals | |
| Synonyms: | fsh | |
| Related terms: | gonadotropin | |
| Similar spelling: |
follicle_stimulating_hormone |
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