gonadoliberin


go·nad·o·lib·er·in

(gō'nad-ō-lib'er-in), 1. Obsolete term for gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Synonym(s): gonadotropin-releasing factor2. A decapeptide from pig hypothalami that induces release of both lutropin and follitropin in constant proportions and thus acts as both luliberin and folliberin. Synonym(s): luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone-releasing factor Compare: gonadotropin-releasing hormone. [gonad + L. libero, to free, + -in]

go·nad·o·lib·er·in

(gō-nad'ō-lib'ĕr-in) 1. A hypothalamic substance causing the release of gonadotropin.
Synonym(s): gonadotropin-releasing factor, gonadotropin-releasing hormone. 2. A decapeptide from pig hypothalami that induces release of both lutropin and follitropin in constant proportions and thus acts as both luliberin and folliberin.
Synonym(s): luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone-releasing factor.
Compare: bioregulator[gonad + L. libero, to free, + -in]