Definition
gonadotropin
noun
- A hormone that stimulates the growth and function of the gonads (testes or ovaries).
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Also spelled gonadotrophin in British English
Examples
- Gonadotropins are essential hormones for reproductive development during puberty.
- The pituitary gland produces gonadotropins that regulate fertility in both men and women.
- Doctors may prescribe gonadotropin injections to treat infertility.
- Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are the two main types of gonadotropins.
- Gonadotropin levels are monitored during fertility treatments to ensure proper ovulation.