Follicle stimulating hormone

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Follicle stimulating hormone
TermFollicle stimulating hormone
Short definitionfollicle (FAH-lih-kul) A sac-like or pouch-like cavity formed by a group of cells. In the ovaries, a follicle contains an egg. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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follicle stimulating hormone - (pronounced) (FAH-lih-kul-STIM-yoo-LAY-ting HOR-mone) A hormone produced in the pituitary gland. In women, it acts on the ovaries to grow the follicles and eggs. In men, it acts on the testicles to produce sperm. Also called follitropin and FSH

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