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inhibin

noun in·hib·in \ in-ˈhi-bən \

Definition of inhibin

: 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

Recent Examples of inhibin from 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, "This Popular Fertility Test Might Be a Total Waste of Time—Here's Why," 11 Oct. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of inhibin

Latin inhibēre to inhibit + English ¹-in

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First Known Use: 1932

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inhibin

noun in·hib·in \ in-ˈhib-ən \

medical Definition of inhibin

: 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

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