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Definition of Luteotropin
1. Noun. Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition.
Exact synonyms: Lactogenic Hormone, Prolactin
Generic synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin, Lactogen
Generic synonyms: Gonadotrophic Hormone, Gonadotrophin, Gonadotropic Hormone, Gonadotropin, Lactogen
Definition of Luteotropin
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Medical Definition of Luteotropin
1. An anterior pituitary hormone whose action maintains the function of the corpus luteum. Synonym: luteotropic hormone. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Luteotropin
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