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follicle-stimulating hormone |
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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): see gonadotropic hormone gonadotropic hormone (gō'nădətrŏp`ĭk) or gonadotropin, ..... Click the link for more information. . follicle-stimulating hormone [¦fäl·ə·kəl ¦stim·yə‚lād·iŋ ′hȯr‚mōn] (biochemistry) A protein hormone released by the anterior pituitary of vertebrates which stimulates growth and secretion of the Graafian follicle and also promotes spermatogenesis. Abbreviated FSH. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Gonal-f(R) is a highly consistent recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) Filled by Mass (FbM), prescribed to supplement or replace naturally occurring FSH, an essential hormone to treat infertility. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is responsible for follicular growth and differentiation of granulose cells that surround oocytes during the entire follicular development. Early menses is characterized by a hormonal profile of low levels of progesterone and estrogens and low levels of LH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). |
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