Fsh (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
- The release of follicle-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary glands regulates the production of eggs and sperm in mammals.
- Follicle-stimulating hormone is used clinically to treat infertility in humans, particularly those with polycystic ovary syndrome.
- A deficiency in follicle-stimulating hormone can lead to abnormally low ovulation or spermatogenesis in mammals.
- Elevated levels of follicle-stimulating hormone often indicate primary ovarian failure or other gonadal conditions.
- Recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone is a common medication used to stimulate ovulation in female mammals for assisted reproduction.