gonadotrophic adjective. [,gǝʊnadǝ(ʊ)'trǝʊfɪk, -'trɒfɪk] Also gonadotropic [-'trǝʊpɪk, -'trɒpɪk]. M20.
[from GONAD + -O- + -TROPHIC, -TROPIC.]
Physiology. Regulating the activity of the gonads; of or pertaining to gonadotrophins.

■ gonadotrophin,

■ gonadotropin nouns any of several glycoprotein hormones secreted by the mammalian pituitary or placenta and controlling gonadal activity M20.

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