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follicle-stimulating hormone

/ˈfɒlɪkəl ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːməʊn/

Traduction: Hormone sécrétée par l'hypophyse qui stimule la croissance et la maturation des follicules ovariens chez la femme et la production de spermatozoïdes chez l'homme.

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/ˈfɒlɪkəl ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːməʊn/C1formalmedical
  • frHormone sécrétée par l'hypophyse qui stimule la croissance et la maturation des follicules ovariens chez la femme et la production de spermatozoïdes chez l'homme.

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.

  1. Pituitary hormoneC1formal

    A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.

    frhormone folliculo-stimulante

    • FSH levels are measured to assess fertility in women.
    • The doctor ordered a blood test to check her follicle-stimulating hormone levels.
    • Low FSH can indicate a problem with the pituitary gland.