excite to action

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

Alternative spelling of follicle stimulating hormone

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

(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.

plural of follicle stimulating hormone

plural of melanocyte-stimulating hormone

onanism

(medicine) A method of stimulating a bowel movement by inserting a gloved finger into the rectum.

(historical) Any of various kinds of coin-operated countertop machines used to encourage shoppers to indulge in a game of chance, popular in American saloons during the 1880s.