Definition of Lh

1. Noun. A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals.

Exact synonyms: Icsh, Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone
Generic synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin

Definition of Lh

1. Initialism. (biology) luteinizing hormone ¹

2. Initialism. (US army aviation) light helicopter ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lh

1. A small glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. Lh plays an important role in controlling ovulation and in controlling secretion of hormones by the ovaries and testes. Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lh

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leze majesty
lezes
lezz
lezzed out
lezzes
lezzes out
lezzies
lezzing out
lezzos
lezzy
lgth
lh (current term)
lh response to gnrh
lh surge
lherzolite
lherzolites
lhrh agonists
li'l
li hing mui
liabilities
liability
liability insurance
liable
liable(p)
liableness
liage

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