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fsh

/ˌef.esˈeɪtʃ/

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noun

/ˌef.esˈeɪtʃ/C1formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruГонадотропный гормон, выделяемый передней долей гипофиза, который стимулирует рост фолликулов яичников у женщин и активирует клетки, вырабатывающие сперму, у мужчин.

A gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and activates sperm‑producing cells in males.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Follicle-Stimulating HormoneB2formalmedical

    A gonadotropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes the development of ovarian follicles in females and stimulates sperm production in males.

    ruФолликулостимулирующий гормон

    • FSH levels are measured to assess fertility and ovarian reserve.
    • Doctors prescribe FSH injections to stimulate ovulation in women undergoing IVF.
    • Elevated FSH may indicate menopause or diminished ovarian function.
    • In males, FSH acts on Sertoli cells to support spermatogenesis.

    Synonymsfollicle-stimulating hormone

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