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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
2. 2
   hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gonadotrophic hormonegonadotrophingonadotropic hormone

Etymology

From gonadotrope + -in.

Related phrases

chorionic gonadotropingonadotropin-releasing hormonehuman chorionic gonadotropinpituitary gland

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