noun
- Plural of luteotrophin; hormones that stimulate and maintain the corpus luteum during the menstrual cycle or pregnancy.
Usage: technical; biology/medicine; also called lactogenic hormone or prolactin in mammals
Examples
- Luteotrophins play a crucial role in maintaining progesterone production during the luteal phase.
- The pituitary gland secretes luteotrophins to support the corpus luteum.
- In reproductive biology, luteotrophins are essential for sustaining pregnancy in early stages.
- Elevated levels of luteotrophins can indicate hormonal imbalances in women.
- Luteotrophins work alongside other hormones to regulate the menstrual cycle.