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Luteinizing Hormone

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Luteinizing Hormone Definition

A gonadotropin hormone synthesized by the anterior lobe of the pituitary that stimulates synthesis and secretion of testosterone and estrogen, and ovulation of mature follicles on the ovary.

Luteinizing Hormone Synonyms

Luteinizing Hormone, Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone, LH, Lutropin, Pituitary Lutenizing Hormone

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