Antigonadotrophic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Inhibiting gonad function.
"Because MLT has an antigonadotrophic effect in humans and rodents by inhibiting testosterone synthesis in the testis, it is difficult to discriminate the direct influence of this hormone in androgen-dependent organs, such as the prostate."
Example
More examples"Because MLT has an antigonadotrophic effect in humans and rodents by inhibiting testosterone synthesis in the testis, it is difficult to discriminate the direct influence of this hormone in androgen-dependent organs, such as the prostate."
Etymology
From anti- + gonadotrophic.
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