Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
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| Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone | |
|---|---|
| Term | Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone |
| Short definition | International Unit (IN-ter-NA-shuh-nul YOO-nit) A unit used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and drugs. An International Unit is the amount of a substance that has a specified biological effect. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone - (pronounced) (IN-ter-STIH-shul sel-STIM-yoo-LAY-ting HOR-mone) A hormone produced in the pituitary gland. In women, it acts on the ovaries to encourage the follicles to release their eggs and to produce hormones that prepare the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg. In men, it acts on the testicles to grow cells and produce testosterone. Also called LH, luteinizing hormone and lutropin
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
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