fol|li|cle-stim|u|lat|ing hormone

fol|li|cle-stim|u|lat|ing hormone «FOL uh kuhl-STIHM yuh _LAY tihng»,

a hormone which is secreted by the anterior part of the pituitary gland and stimulates the growth of the ovary during the menstrual cycle. Abbr: FSH (no periods).