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gonadotropin
[ goh-nad-uh-troh-pin, gon-uh-doh- ]
gonadotropin
/ gō-năd′ə-trō′pĭn,-trŏp′ĭn /
- Any of several hormones that stimulate the growth and activity of the gonads, especially follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gonadotropin1
First recorded in 1935–40; gonadotrop(ic) + -in 2
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