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Record 1 2002-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

An anterior pituitary hormone whose action maintains the function of the corpus luteum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
DEF

Hormone sécrétée par le lobe antérieur de l'hypophyse. Elle favorise la sécrétion de la progestérone, a un effet protecteur sur la muqueuse utérine pendant la grossesse, et déclenche la lactation après l'accouchement.

OBS

Hormone lutéotrope. Concept désuet correspondant actuellement à la LH [luteinizing hormone, hormone luténisante] et à la prolactine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
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