plural of stimulated emission depletion microscope

(biochemistry) A gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone, secreted in part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in female mammals, and induces spermatogenesis in male mammals.

Alternative spelling of follicle stimulating hormone

(biochemistry) Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin.

(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates activity of the thyroid gland.

(surgery) A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator which sends electrical impulses, through implanted electrodes, to specific parts of the brain for the treatment of movement and affective disorders

plural of follicle stimulating hormone

plural of melanocyte-stimulating hormone

A form of neurostimulation which uses a constant low current delivered to the brain area of interest via electrodes on the scalp, typically as a way of treating psychiatric conditions.

plural of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor