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<endocrinology, hormone> 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.
Synonyms: gonadotropin, gonadotropic hormone.
Origin: for gonadotrophin, fr. Gonad + G. Trophe, nourishment
(12 Sep 2002)
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