GONADOTROPHIC HORMONE
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gonadotrophic Hormone.
Definitions
Gonadotrophic Hormone - as a noun
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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Example Sentences
"The pituitary gland secretes gonadotrophic hormone."
"The levels of gonadotrophic hormone rise during pregnancy."
"Certain tumors can affect the production of gonadotrophic hormones."
"Treatment with gonadotrophic hormone can stimulate ovulation in women."
"Research is being conducted to understand the mechanism of gonadotrophic hormone action."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- gonadectomized
- gonadectomy
- gonadial
- gonadic
- gonadotrophic
- Gonadotrophic Hormone
- gonadotrophin
- gonadotrophins
- gonadotropic
- gonadotropin
- gonadotropins