luteinizing hormone

Synonyms:
  • LH
German: luteinisierendes Hormon
Japanese: 黄体形成ホルモン

Endocrinology. A gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. LH stimulates ovulation and progesterone secretion in the ovaries and the production of testosterone in the testes.

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