Lh (Noun)
Meaning
A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The surge of LH triggers ovulation and the release of an egg from the ovary.
- In males, LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the Leydig cells in the testes.
- The LH test is used to diagnose and monitor disorders of the reproductive system.
- Elevated levels of LH in the blood can indicate polycystic ovary syndrome in women.
- The release of LH is regulated by the hypothalamus through the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.