A pituitary hormone that causes ovulation and forms the corpus luteum, a structure intented to prepare the endometrium for the implantation. It is also known as luteinizing hormone (LH).
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Anatomy, physiology and embryology |
| Level of specialization | High |
| Definition source | glosario de Fertilidad |
| Gender relationship | Yes, woman |
| Specific to one sex | Yes |
| Prevalence | Woman |