Follicle-stimulating Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Follicle-stimulating hormone plays a crucial role in the development of ovarian follicles and ovulation in females.
- The doctor prescribed medication that regulated the release of follicle-stimulating hormone to help the patient become more fertile.
- Research has shown that the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone in the blood can be an indicator of a person's reproductive health.
- The imbalance of follicle-stimulating hormone and other hormones in the body caused irregular periods and infertility issues in the young woman.
- During puberty, boys experienced a surge in the production of follicle-stimulating hormone, which triggered the production of sperm.