interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

Definition / meaning of interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

A hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make follicles release their eggs and to make hormones that get the uterus ready for a fertilized egg to be implanted. In males, it acts on the testes to cause cells to grow and make testosterone. Also called LH, luteinizing hormone, and lutropin.

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

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