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LH

DEFINITIONS OF: LH

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n a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals

Synonyms:
ICSH, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone
Type of:
gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin
hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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