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Luteinizing Hormone (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

  • Luteinizing hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a key role in regulating reproductive function in both males and females.
  • In males, luteinizing hormone stimulates the production of testosterone by the Leydig cells in the testes.
  • In females, luteinizing hormone surge is crucial for triggering ovulation and the release of a mature egg from the ovary.
  • Elevated levels of luteinizing hormone can disrupt reproductive function and contribute to infertility in both males and females.
  • Measurement of luteinizing hormone levels in the blood can help diagnose hormonal imbalances and infertility issues.

Synonyms

  • Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone
  • LH
  • ICSH

Hypernyms

  • Gonadotrophin
  • Gonadotropic Hormone
  • Gonadotrophic Hormone
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