lh (luteinizing hormone)
61Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone — Gonadolibérine Gonadolibérine Gonadolibérine. Général Synonymes gonadoreline …
62gonadotrophic hormone — n. (also gonadotropic) Biochem. any of various hormones stimulating the activity of the gonads. * * * noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity • Syn:… …
63gonadotropic hormone — noun hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity • Syn: ↑gonadotropin, ↑gonadotrophin, ↑gonadotrophic hormone • Derivationally related forms: ↑gonadotropic (for: ↑gonadot …
64Follicle-stimulating hormone — (FSH) is a hormone synthesized and secreted by gonadotropes in the anterior pituitary gland. FSH regulates the development, growth, pubertal maturation, and reproductive processes of the human body. FSH and Luteinizing hormone (LH) act… …
65gonadotropin releasing hormone — 1. Biochem. a peptide hormone, produced by the hypothalamus, that stimulates the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to secrete luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. 2. Pharm. a preparation of this hormone, used to treat… …
66gonadotropin releasing hormone — 1. Biochem. a peptide hormone, produced by the hypothalamus, that stimulates the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to secrete luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. 2. Pharm. a preparation of this hormone, used to treat… …
67interstitial cell-stimulating hormone — noun a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals • Syn: ↑luteinizing hormone, ↑LH, ↑ICSH • Hypernyms: ↑gonadotropin, ↑gonadotrophin,… …
68luteinising hormone — (Brit.) n. LH, gonadotropic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland stimulating maturation of eggs and development of the corpus luteum in females and sperm in males (also luteinizing hormone) …
69gonadotropin-releasing hormone — GnRH. A hormone made by the hypothalamus (part of the brain). GnRH causes the pituitary gland to make luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones are involved in reproduction. Also called GnRH …
70interstitial cell stimulating hormone — interstitial cell stimulating hormone, a pituitary hormone which acts on the interstitial cells of the testicles to produce testosterone; luteinizing hormone. Abbr: ICSH (no periods) …
