- gonadotropin
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gonadotropin — n. (Physiology) A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and placenta, which stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity. Syn: gonadotropic hormone. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gonadotropin — [gō nad΄ō trō′fingō nad΄ō trō′pin] n. a hormone that supports and stimulates the function and growth of the gonads: also gonadotrophin [gō nad΄ō trō′fin] gonadotropic [gō΄nad ōträp′ik] adj. gonadotrophic [gō nad΄ōträf′ik, gō nad΄ōtrō′fik] … English World dictionary
Gonadotropin — Gonadotropins are protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates. Gonadotropin is sometimes abbreviated Gn . The British spelling is gonadotrophin .TypesThe two principal gonadotropins are luteinizing hormone … Wikipedia
Gonadotropin — Gonadotrophine Les gonadotrophines ou gonadotropines sont des hormones glycoprotéiques complexes agissant sur les fonctions des gonades (ovaires et testicules). Deux de ces hormones sont sécrétées chez tous les vertébrés par l hypophyse… … Wikipédia en Français
Gonadotropin — Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the function of the male or female gonads. See follicle stimulating hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin. * * * 1. A hormone capable of promoting gonadal growth and function;… … Medical dictionary
gonadotropin — /goh nad euh troh pin, gon euh doh /, n. Biochem. a gonadotropic substance. Also, gonadotrophin /goh nad euh troh fin, gon euh doh /. Cf. chorionic gonadotropin. [1935 40; GONADOTROP(IC) + IN2] * * * … Universalium
gonadotropin — noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity • Syn: ↑gonadotrophin, ↑gonadotropic hormone, ↑gonadotrophic hormone • Derivationally related forms: ↑gonadotropic •… … Useful english dictionary
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone — 1 (luteinizing releasing hormone) from PDB 1YY1 Identifiers … Wikipedia
Gonadotropin-Releasing-Hormon — 1 Kalottenmodell nach PDB … Deutsch Wikipedia
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormon — 1 Kalottenmodell nach PDB … Deutsch Wikipedia
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormon — 1 Kalottenmodell nach PDB … Deutsch Wikipedia
