Definition of "gonadotropins" [gonadotropins]

• Plural form of gonadotropin. (noun)

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• "The drug inhibits secretion of hormones called gonadotropins, which surge at menopause and skyrocket in people with Alzheimer's."
• "When the pituitary senses a high-enough level of estrogen for a long-enough period, it responds with a surge of gonadotropins."
• "The agreement expands the list of banned substances to include insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), gonadotropins, aromatase inhibitors, selective estrogen receptor modulators and anti-estrogens."