luteinising hormone

A form of luteinizing hormone — A hormone, produced by anterior 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.

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Meanings

nounluteinising hormone (plural luteinising hormones)

plural luteinising hormones

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of luteinizing hormone.
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