1. of, relating to, or stimulating the gonads (reproductive glands)
Usage: medical/scientific term; also spelled gonadotropic

Examples

• Gonadotrophic hormones regulate the development and function of the testes and ovaries.
• The pituitary gland secretes gonadotrophic substances that control reproductive processes.
• Doctors may measure gonadotrophic hormone levels to diagnose fertility issues.
• Gonadotrophic stimulation is essential for normal sexual maturation during puberty.
• Research on gonadotrophic factors has advanced our understanding of reproductive biology.