Preferred Label : Therapeutic Gonadotropin;
NCIt synonyms : Gonadotropins; Gonadotropic Hormone;
NCIt definition : A class of formulated therapeutic analogs of the endogenous gonadotropin that stimulates
or promotes the function of the gonads. Therapeutic gonadotropins are derived from
animal or recombinant sources. Gonadotropins include follicle-stimulating hormone,
luteinizing hormone and chorionic gonadotropin. These agents stimulate discrete cellular
components of the gonads, exerting effects in both males and females. (NCI04);
Origin ID : C527;
UMLS CUI : C1522385;
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