gonadotropin
gonadotropin · gonadotropins
Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary…Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: gonadotropinsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity:gonadotrophingonadotropic hormonegonadotrophic hormone