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Gonadostat
Gonadostat The term, formed by analogy with thermostat, for the hypothetical mechanism whereby the hormonal secretions of the gonad (ovary or testis) regulate the secretions of pituitary and hypothalamic cells.
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Mechanism
The arrangement or association of the elements or parts of anything in relation to the effect they generate; the combination of mental processes by which an effect is generated.
Gonad
A sex gland, either an ovary or a testis.
Pituitary
The gland from which a number of hormones are released into the bloodstream. These hormones include growth hormone, ACTH, B-lipocortin (the precursor to B-endorphorin), FSH, LH, and TSH.
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Gonad
A sex gland, either an ovary or a testis.
Gonadectomy
Surgical removal of a gonad, either an ovary or a testis, on one side or both; castration.
Gonadotropin
Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone,
produced by the pituitary gland.
Gonadotropin
A hormone that stimulates the gonads (ovaries or testicles) to secrete their own hormones, namely, progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen. Synonym gonadotrophin. one of the hormones released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which programs the activity of the ovary in the female and the testis in the male.
Gonads
Ovaries and testes.
Gonal-f
Gonal-f is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): follitropin alfa-beta.
Gonal-f rff
Gonal-f rff is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): follitropin alfa-beta.
Gonal-f rff pen
Gonal-f rff pen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): follitropin alfa-beta.
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Gonad
A sex gland, either an ovary or a testis.
Gonadectomy
Surgical removal of a gonad, either an ovary or a testis, on one side or both; castration.
Gonadostat
Gonadotropin
A hormone that stimulates the gonads (ovaries or testicles) to secrete their own hormones, namely, progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen. Synonym gonadotrophin. one of the hormones released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which programs the activity of the ovary in the female and the testis in the male.
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