gonadotrophin


Definition: Meaning of, gonadotrophin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɡəʊnadə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊfɪn /

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gonadotrophin gonadotrophins
  1. hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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gonadotrophin used in phrases

  • human chorionic gonadotrophin (noun)
    1. hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
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