Definitions for gonadotropin
goʊˌnæd əˈtroʊ pɪngo·nadotropin

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1. gonadotropin, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotrophic hormonenoun

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

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1. gonadotropinnoun

   any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates

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1. Gonadotropin

   Gonadotropins are glycoprotein hormones secreted by gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary of vertebrates. This family includes the mammalian hormones follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), the placental/chorionic gonadotropins, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG), as well as at least two forms of fish gonadotropins. These hormones are central to the complex endocrine system that regulates normal growth, sexual development, and reproductive function. LH and FSH are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, while hCG and eCG are secreted by the placenta in pregnant humans and mares, respectively. The gonadotropins act on the gonads, controlling gamete and sex hormone production. Gonadotropin is sometimes abbreviated Gn. The alternative spelling gonadotrophin which inaccurately implies a nourishing mechanism is also used. There are various preparations of gonadotropins for therapeutic use, mainly as fertility medication. There are also fad diet or quack preparations, which are illegal in various countries.

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1. gonadotropin

   Gonadotropin is a type of hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the growth and function of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females). These hormones include luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which play crucial roles in puberty, fertility and reproductive processes.

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1. Gonadotropin

   Gonadotropins are protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the anterior pituitary of vertebrates. This is a family of proteins, which include the mammalian hormones follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, placental chorionic gonadotropins hCG and eCG and chorionic gonadotropin, as well as at least two forms of fish gonadotropins. These hormones are central to the complex endocrine system that regulates normal growth, sexual development, and reproductive function. The hormones LH and FSH are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, while hCG and eCG are secreted by the placenta. Gonadotropin is sometimes abbreviated Gn. The British spelling is gonadotrophin.

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1. gonadotropin

   A type of natural hormone created and secreted in moderation within the body of an animal or human being.

   Gonadotropin is a type of hormone that stimulates the gonads.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 6, 2020  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gonadotropin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gonadotropin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gonadotropin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gonadotropin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonadotropin
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5. ^ Wikidata
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