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What is

luteinizing hormone

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Pronunciation: /luteinizing* ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

luteinizing hormone

Definition

A hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make follicles release their eggs and to make hormones that get the uterus ready for a fertilized egg to be implanted. In males, it acts on the testes to cause cells to grow and make testosterone. Also called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone, LH, and lutropin.