follitropin

Definition / meaning of follitropin

A hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make the follicles and eggs grow. In males, it acts on the testes to make sperm. Also called follicle-stimulating hormone and FSH.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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