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