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interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

DEFINITIONS OF: interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

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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, LH, 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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