gonadotropin

Noun

Meaning

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gonadotrophin gonadotrophic hormone gonadotropic hormone insulin endocrine catecholamine adrenergic melatonin glucagon progesterone chorionic gonadotrophic gonadorelin gonadotropin-releasing choriogonadotropin

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Hypernyms

endocrine hormone internal secretion

Hyponyms

prolactin FSH hCG LH luteinizing hormone luteotropin

Phrases with the word

gonadotropin-releasing gonadotropin preparation

Examples

In 1992 it was recognized that human gonadotropin administered by injection could also transmit CJD from person to person. Source: Internet

In such animals as rabbits, coitus induces ovulation by stimulating the release of the pituitary hormone gonadotropin; this release greatly increases the likelihood of pregnancy. Source: Internet

Antibodies raised against human chorionic gonadotropin are used in over the counter pregnancy tests. Source: Internet

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone found in substantial quantities in the urine of pregnant women. Source: Internet

Where no intrauterine pregnancy is seen on ultrasound, measuring β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels may aid in the diagnosis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gonadotrophin-releasing gonadotropic gonadotropic hormone gonadotropin preparation gonadotropin-releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone