(from the article `endocrine system, human`) Gonadotrophs, which constitute about 10 percent of the pituitary gland, secrete two hormones, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. ...
An endocrine cell of the adenohypophysis that affects certain cells of the ovary or testis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(go-nad´o-trōf) a type of basophil in the adenohypophysis whose granules secrete follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. a gonadotropic substance.
Type: Term Pronunciation: gō-nad′ō-trōf, -gon′ă-dō- Definitions: 1. An endocrine cell of the adenohypophysis that releases hormones that affect certain cells of the ovary or testis.
gonadotroph, gonadotrophic, gonadotropic An endocrine cell of the adenohypophysis that affects certain cells of the ovary or testis.