"gonadotropin-releasing hormone" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (biochemistry) A peptide hormone secreted by cells of the hypothalamus that stimulates secretion of gonadotropins. Wikipedia link: gonadotropin-releasing hormone Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Hormones Synonyms: GnRH [abbreviation]
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