TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

HORMONAL INDUCTION [1 record]

Record 1 2021-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Animal Reproduction
CONT

Pituitary gland is the main source of the major hormones responsible for reproduction in catfish and other farmed species. The hormonal induction involves the injection of pituitary gland extract from the donor fish of equivalent weight ... or from other species to the female spawned. Pituitary gland secretes the gonadotropins such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). FSH causes growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in the testes of males. LH cause luteinisation in females and promote the production of testosterone in males ...

PHR

hormonal induction of ovulation, hormonal induction of spermiation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
  • Reproduction des animaux
PHR

induction hormonale de l'ovulation, induction hormonale de la spermiation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acuicultura
  • Reproducción de animales
PHR

inducción hormonal de la ovulación, inducción hormonal de la espermiación, inducción hormonal del desove

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: