inhibin

noun

in·​hib·​in in-ˈhi-bən 

: a glycoprotein hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland and in the male by the Sertoli cells and in the female by the granulosa cells and that inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone

Examples of inhibin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Women Who Experienced Them An ovarian reserve test generally consists of a blood and/or urine analysis to determines levels of the hormones inhibin B, anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). —Health.com, 11 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Latin inhibēre to inhibit + English -in entry 1

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

inhibin

noun

in·​hib·​in in-ˈhib-ən 

: a glycoprotein hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland and in the male by the Sertoli cells and in the female by the granulosa cells and that inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone compare activin