NOMBRE | substance | prolactina, luteotropin | gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary |
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Sentido | gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition. | |
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Sinónimo | luteotropin | |
General | gonadotrofina, gonadotropina | hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta |
lactógeno | Any agent that enhances milk production | |
Inglés | prolactin, lactogenic hormone, luteotropin | |
Catalán | prolactina |
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