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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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