gonadotropic

(gō-năd'ə-trŏp'ĭk, -trō'pĭk) also go·nad·o·troph·ic (-trŏf'ĭk, -trō'fĭk)
adj.
Acting on or stimulating the gonads: a gonadotropic hormone.

(gō-năd'ə-trŏp'ĭk, -trō'pĭk) or go·nad·o·troph·ic (-trŏf'ĭk, -trō'fĭk)
adj.

1. Of or relating to the actions of a gonadotropin.
2. Promoting the growth or function of the gonads.

Stimulating the gonads; applied to hormones of the anterior pituitary gland which influence the gonads, including luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones, and human chorionic gonadotropin.

• g. hormone — one that has a stimulating influence on the gonads. Includes luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones from the pituitary gland and chorionic gonadotropin from pregnant mare's serum.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or involving gonadotropin
  Synonym: gonadotrophic
  Pertains to noun: gonadotropin (meaning #1)

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