gonadotropin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From gonadotrope + -in, or from gonado- + -tropin.

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Synonyms

gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotrophic hormone

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