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gonadotrophin

/ˌɡɒn.ə.dəʊˈtrəʊ.fɪn/

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noun

/ˌɡɒn.ə.dəʊˈtrəʊ.fɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГормон, выделяемый передней долей гипофиза и плацентой, который стимулирует половые железы и контролирует репродуктивную активность.
  1. Reproductive hormoneC2formalmedical

    A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta that stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.

    ruРепродуктивный гормон

    • Gonadotrophin levels are often measured to assess fertility.
    • The doctor prescribed gonadotrophin therapy for the patient.
    • During pregnancy, the placenta produces human chorionic gonadotrophin.

    Synonymsgonadotropin

Forms
  • gonadotrophins plural form
  • gonadotrophins' possessive plural form
  • gonadotrophin's possessive singular form