luteinizing
21luteinizing hormone — A glycoprotein hormone (26 kD) and gonadotropin. Made up of an a chain (96 amino acids) identical to other gonadotropins, and a hormone specific b chain. Acts with follicle timulating hormone to stimulate sex hormone release …
22luteinizing hormone — Biochem. See LH. [1930 35] * * * also called interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) one of two gonadotropic hormones (i.e., hormones concerned with the regulation of the gonads, or sex glands) that is produced by the pituitary gland …
23luteinizing hormone — noun A hormone, produced by part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in female mammals, and the production of androgens by male mammals. Syn: lutropin …
24luteinizing hormone — or luteinising hormone lu:tənʌɪzɪŋ noun Biochemistry a pituitary glycoprotein hormone that stimulates ovulation in females and the synthesis of androgen in males …
25luteinizing hormone — LH a hormone (see gonadotrophin), synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation, corpus luteum formation, progesterone synthesis by the ovary (see also menstrual cycle), and androgen synthesis by the… …
26luteinizing hormone — lu′teinizing hor mone n. biochem. See LH • Etymology: 1930–35 …
27luteinizing hormone — (LH) This is a sugar bearing protein manufactured by the anterior pituitary. Like a lot of the pituitary hormones, it surges on and off, since constant secretion would overload and deaden receptors. In women, it builds up after menses,… …
28luteinizing-hormone releasing hormone — (lh rh) The same substance as Follicle Stimulating Hormone Releasing Hormone (FSH RH), both of which are actually Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH or GRH). Confused? Imagine being an endocrinologist 20 years ago. These (This) are (is)… …
29luteinizing hormone — A pituitary hormone which causes growth of the yellow body of the ovary and also stimulates activity of the interstitial cells of the testis …
30luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone — LH RH. A hormone that stimulates the production of sex hormones in men and women. Also called LH RH …
