gonadotrophin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɡəʊnadə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊfɪn/ (UK)
Etymology
From gonadotrophic + -in.
Meanings
- Any of a group of protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gonadotrophins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gonadotropin | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
it gonadotropina (hormone secreted by gonadotrope cells) · fi gonadotropiini (hormone secreted by gonadotrope cells) · id gonadotrofin (hormone secreted by gonadotrope cells) · cmn 促性腺激素 (hormone secreted by gonadotrope cells)