Definition of Fsh

1. Noun. A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm.

Exact synonyms: Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Generic synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin

Definition of Fsh

1. Initialism. follicle stimulating hormone ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Fsh

1. An acidic glycoprotein secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. In women, follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the development of ovarian follicles (eggs) and stimulates the release of oestrogens. In men, follicle-stimulating hormone stimulates the production of sperm. Abnormal follicle-stimulating hormone levels may be seen in the following conditions: hypopituitarism, Klinefelter syndrome, polycystic ovary disease, Turner's syndrome and ovarian failure. Synonym: follitropin. Acronym: FSH (12 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fsh

FRCVS
FRET
FRF
FRG
FRH
FRIACO
FRIM
FRL
FRP
FRS
FRSC
FSA
FSB
FSBO
FSBOs
FSH-RF
FSH-RH
FSK
FSM
FSN
FST
FSW
FSWs
FT
FTA
FTA-ABS
FTA-ABS test
FTC
FTD

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