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Definition of Hormone, follicle-stimulating (FSH)

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Hormone, follicle-stimulating (FSH): A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that controls estrogen production by the ovaries.