Look up: inhibin


  1. Inhibin
    Inhibin: One of two hormones (designated inhibin-A and inhibin-B) secreted by the gonads (by Sertoli cells in the male and the granulosa cells in the female) and that inhibit the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland. The inhibins also figure in the control of gamet...
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  2. inhibin
    Polypeptide hormone secreted by the hypophysis, that selectively suppresses the secretion of pituitary FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). The molecule has two subunits (14 and 18 kD), and is a product of the gene family that includes TGF b . There are two forms, ab A and ab f573 sf B, the b subunit...
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  3. inhibin
    <hormone> Polypeptide hormone secreted by the hypophysis, that selectively suppresses the secretion of pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone. The molecule has two subunits (14 & 18 kD) and is a product of the gene family that includes TGF _. There are two forms, __A and __B, the _ subunit...
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  4. inhibin
    (from the article `endocrine system, human`) Other ovarian products include inhibin, which is secreted by the granulosa cells (and by Sertoli cells in men), and relaxin, which is produced by the ...
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  5. inhibin
    Type: Term Pronunciation: in-hib′in Definitions: 1. One of several proteins that participate in differentiation and growth. Two glycoproteins, inhibin A and inhibin B, are secreted by Sertoli cells in the testis and granulosa cells in the ovary, inhibiting FSH secretion by direct action on the...
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  6. Inhibin
    A male feedback hormone made in the testicles to regulate FSH production by the pituitary gland.
    Found op http://www.thebridgecentre.co.uk/04_causesofinfertility/glossary_of_terms.h

  7. inhibin
    (in-hib;in) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the testes that is believed to specifically exert negative feedback inhibition of FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary.
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  8. inhibin
    (in-hib;in) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the testes that is believed to specifically exert negative feedback inhibition of FSH secretion from the anterior pituitary.
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

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