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inhibin

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in·hib·in (n-hbn)
n.
A peptide hormone secreted by the follicular cells of the ovary and the Sertoli cells of the testis that inhibits secretion of follicle stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary.
inhibin
[inhib′in]
a gonadal hormone that inhibits activity of the follicle-stimulating hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
inhibin
a nonsteroid hormone originating in the seminiferous tubules and ovarian follicles and which regulates follicle-stimulating hormone secretion.


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We analyzed serum samples (obtained in 74% of all boys) for gonadotropins, sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG), testosterone, and inhibin B.
Human breast milk contamination with phthalates and alterations of ... by Skakkebaek, Niels E. / Environmental Health Perspectives
In addition, other neuroendocrine changes occurring at this time must also be evaluated, such as potential contributors to women's sexual experience: alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone, LHRH, inhibin, prolactin, oxytocin, and many others (Argiolas, 1999; Mauri et al.
Women's sexual experience during the menstrual cycle: identification ... by McClintock, Martha K. / The Journal of Sex Research
A hormone known as inhibin and perhaps anti-bodies directed at FSH can selectively inhibit FSH action in the testes.
Male Choice by CHRISTENSEN, DAMARIS / Science News
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