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