Definition of Gonadotropic hormone

1. Noun. Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.

Exact synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropin
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Follicle-stimulating Hormone, Fsh, Hcg, Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Icsh, Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone, Lh, Luteinizing Hormone, Lactogenic Hormone, Luteotropin, Prolactin
Derivative terms: Gonadotropic

Medical Definition of Gonadotropic hormone

1. A hormone capable of promoting gonadal growth and function. The effects are usually limited to discrete functions or histological components of a gonad, such as stimulation of follicular growth or of androgen formation. Most gonadotrophin's exert their effects in both sexes, although the effect of a given gonadotrophin will differ in males and females. Synonym: gonadotropin, gonadotropic hormone. Origin: for gonadotrophin, fr. Gonad + G. Trophe, nourishment (12 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gonadotropic Hormone

gonadorelin hydrochloride
gonadotroph
gonadotrophic
gonadotrophic
gonadotrophic cycle
gonadotrophic hormone
gonadotrophin
gonadotrophin
gonadotrophin-producing adenoma
gonadotrophin-releasing hormone
gonadotrophins
gonadotrophins
gonadotropic
gonadotropic
gonadotropic hormone (current term)
gonadotropic hormone (current term)
gonadotropin
gonadotropin
gonadotropin-producing adenoma
gonadotropin-releasing factor
gonadotropin-releasing hormone
gonadotropins
gonadotropins
gonads
gonads
gonaduct
gonad dose
gonad nucleus
gonakie
gonalgia

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