TERMIUM Plus®

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

gonadotropin [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2004-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

The hormones (principally FSH and LH) produced by the pituitary gland that regulate ovarian or testicular function.

OBS

Gonadotropin secretion is regulated primarily by the hypothalamic decapeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

Terme générique désignant un groupe d'hormones doté d'une activité stimulante sur les glandes génitales (ovaires ou testicules); hormones sécrétées par l'anréapophyse et sous le contrôle hypothalamique (lutéoolibérine).

OBS

On distingue deux grands groupes : les gonadotropines hypophysaires et les gonadotrophines chorioniques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
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

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

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: