gonadotrophin /ˌɡɒnədəʊˈtrəʊpɪn/ (also gonadotropin)

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  N any of several glycoprotein hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and placenta that stimulate the gonads and control reproductive activity 促性腺激素 →see chorionic gonadotrophin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin