FSH

n : a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the pituitary and

stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female

mammals, and activates sperm-forming cells in male

mammals [syn: {follicle stimulating hormone}, {FSH}]

fish

(Adelaide University, Australia) 1. Another {metasyntactic

variable}. See {foo}. Derived originally from the Monty

Python skit in the middle of "The Meaning of Life" entitled

"Find the Fish".

2. microfiche. A microfiche file cabinet may be

referred to as a "fish tank".

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(1994-12-01)