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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A peptide hormone, secreted by the gonads, which inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and is thus under consideration as a male contraceptive countable, uncountable

Etymology

From inhibit + -in.

Related phrases

follicle stimulating hormone

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