luteotropin en · NOUN
Etymology
From luteo- + tropin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Prolactin; a peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| luteotropins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |