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LH

abbr.
1. left-hand
2. luteinizing hormone
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lh

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LH

abbreviation for
left hand

LH

abbreviation for
(Biochemistry) luteinizing hormone
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LH

luteinizing hormone: a pituitary hormone that acts in the ovary to stimulate ripening of the follicle and formation of the corpus luteum.

l.h.

also L.H.,

1. left hand.
2. lower half.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.LH - a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
ICSH, interstitial cell-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone
gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin - hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
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Translations

LH

abbr luteinizing hormone. V. hormone.
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