luteotropin

noun

lu·teo·tro·pin ˌlü-tē-ə-ˈtrō-pən

variants or luteotrophin

ˌlü-tē-ə-ˈtrō-fən

: prolactin

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of luteotropin was in 1941

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“Luteotropin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteotropin. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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luteotropin

noun

lu·teo·tro·pin ˌlüt-ē-ə-ˈtrō-pən

variants or luteotrophin

-fən

: prolactin

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