noun
- Plural of luteotropin; hormones that stimulate and maintain the corpus luteum, promoting progesterone production during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
Usage: technical; biology/medicine; also called lactogenic hormones or prolactin in some contexts
Examples
- Luteotropins play a crucial role in maintaining pregnancy by supporting progesterone secretion.
- The pituitary gland releases luteotropins to sustain the corpus luteum after ovulation.
- Elevated levels of luteotropins can indicate hormonal imbalances in reproductive health.
- Researchers studied how luteotropins regulate the menstrual cycle in mammals.
- Luteotropins are essential for lactation and milk production in nursing mothers.