leuprolide

n. an analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone that opposes the action of androgens and estrogens through inhibition of gonadotropin secretion. It is used for the treatment of uterine tumors, some forms of precocious puberty, and advanced prostate cancer. Because of its potent antiandrogen effects, it has been used controversially to perform chemical castration in repeat sex offenders. U.S. trade name (among others): Lupron.

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May 8th 2024

care of young

a manifestation of parental behavior or alloparenting in animals, usually stimulated by hormonal and other physiological changes when in the presence of offspring. These include the secretion of prolactin, which induces broodiness and parental feeding of young in birds and milk production in mammals.