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Meaning of LUTEOTROPIN
Pronunciation:
`looteeu'trowpin
 
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Definition:
[n] gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
 
LUTEOTROPIN is a 11 letter word that starts with L.
Synonyms:
lactogenic hormone
,
prolactin
 
See Also:
gonadotrophic hormone
,
gonadotrophin
,
gonadotropic hormone
,
gonadotropin
,
lactogen
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