gonadotrophic_hormone | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity | |
Synonyms: | gonadotropic_hormone gonadotrophin gonadotropin | |
Related terms: | hormone follicle-stimulating_hormone luteinizing_hormone hcg lactogenic_hormone FSH | |
Similar spelling: |
gonadotropic_hormone |