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gonadotrophic hormone

gonadotrophic hormone

1 8.3
A hormone that makes the sex organs, like ovaries or testes, work and controls reproduction
  • noun
  • /ˌɡoʊnədoʊˈtrɪfɪk ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hormona gonadotrópica
  • Researchers studied the role of each gonadotrophic hormone in ovarian function.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that a gonadotrophic hormone imbalance could affect fertility.

  • The gonadotrophic hormone plays a vital role in regulating fertility.

  • Human chorionic gonadotrophic hormone levels are measured during pregnancy tests.

  • Many studies focus on gonadotrophic hormones and their effects on reproduction.

  • Gonadotrophic hormones play a crucial role in regulating reproductive functions in both men and women.

  • The doctor explained how gonadotrophic hormones are essential for the development of eggs and sperm.

  • Research has shown that gonadotrophic hormones can affect fertility treatments and hormonal therapies.

Synonyms

gonadotropin
vsgonadotrophic hormone
  • Specialized
1 9.4

A body chemical that makes the sex organs work and controls reproduction

is an alternative noun form naming the same hormone and its reproductive role
gonadotropic hormone
vsgonadotrophic hormone
  • Specialized
7.6

A body chemical from the pituitary or placenta that makes sex organs work and helps reproduction

is the alternative spelling for the same hormone produced by pituitary and placenta

Surface Forms

gonadotrophic hormone singular
gonadotrophic hormones plural

Morphology

gonadotrophic + hormone

The phrase is strictly compositional: 'gonadotrophic' means relating to effects on the gonads/reproductive organs and 'hormone' means a chemical messenger, so together they denote a hormone that acts on the gonads. Although the term is technical, its meaning is directly derivable from the constituent parts and follows common medical compounding patterns, so a learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Gonadotrophic hormone comes from two parts: gonad (a sex gland) and trophic meaning 'to feed' or 'help grow', so imagine a tiny helper feeding the glands. It is a chemical 'messenger' that tells those glands to grow and work, so the name explains why the hormone helps the gonads and controls reproduction.