Follicle stimulating hormone

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone, secreted in part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in female mammals, and induces spermatogenesis in male mammals.

Synonyms

fsh luteinizing hormone thyroid-stimulating hormone colony-stimulating factor luteinising hormone gonadotropin-releasing hormone growth hormone inhibin gonadotrophin adrenocorticotropic hormone gonadotropin folliculin

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