Definition

Relating to substances that stimulate the gonads, which are the organs that produce gametes (sperm and eggs).

Example

The doctor explained how gonadotropic hormones play a crucial role in reproductive health.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on gonadotropic hormones?

No, I haven't! What does it say?

It suggests that these hormones play a bigger role in health than we thought.

That's interesting! I guess we really need to understand how they work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gonadotropic → It is formed from "gonad" (from Greek "gonas", meaning seed or generation) and "tropic" (from Greek "tropikos", meaning turning or having an affinity for). The word "gonadotropic" refers to substances that have an affinity for or stimulate the gonads, which are the reproductive organs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gonad' meaning 'seed' or 'generation' and 'tropic' meaning 'having an affinity for' — this helps you remember that gonadotropic refers to something that stimulates the reproductive organs.

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