The quality of being stimulating. / The act of stimulating; stimulation.

(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.

plural of follicle stimulating hormone

plural of melanocyte-stimulating hormone

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

(biology) The requirement of T cells for two signals in order to become fully activated.

(medicine) The treatment of heat-injured muscles and joints by the application of an alternating-current electrical stimulus

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