Whitten effect

the effect of chemical communication in inducing ovulation. In some rodent species, females ovulate when exposed to odors or scents from adult males. Other effects of chemical signals on reproduction include the Bruce effect and the Lee–Boot effect. See also Vandenbergh effect. [Wesley K. Whitten (1918–2010), Australian reproductive physiologist]

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January 26th 2025

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.