follicle-stimulating hormone

[ fol-i-kuhl stim-yuh-ley-ting ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. FSH

follicle-stimulating hormone

noun

1. a gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates maturation of ovarian follicles in female mammals and growth of seminiferous tubules in males FSH See also luteinizing hormone prolactin

follicle-stimulating hormone

1. A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovary and induces the formation of sperm in the testis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of follicle-stimulating hormone¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

In addition, women who showed higher levels of phthalates had lower estradiol and higher follicle-stimulating hormone across the menstrual cycle, which play an important role in ovulation and the early establishment of pregnancy.

From Science Daily

But, tellingly, men who wore tight underwear had higher levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, which is released by the pituitary gland to boost sperm production.

From The New Yorker

Further tests on a subset of the men showed that those who wore tighter underwear had on average 14% higher levels of a substance called follicle-stimulating hormone in their blood.

From The Guardian

The rise in multiple birth rates, according to the organization, is associated with expanded use of fertility therapies and older maternal ages at childbearing because of elevated follicle-stimulating hormone levels.

From Seattle Times

Boys with an increase of pyrethroid in their system were associated with an increase in luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.

From Washington Times