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GONADOTROPIC HORMONE

A hormone capable of promoting gonadal growth and function. The effects are generally 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
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