A type of cell in the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones that stimulate the gonads.
From Greek 'gonad-' (reproductive organ) plus 'trope' (turn, influence), literally meaning 'something that turns/influences the gonads.'
Your brain controls your hormones through these special cells—the prefix 'trope' literally means 'turning,' so gonadotropes are the 'turners' of your reproductive system!
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