Inhibin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Inhibins are peptide hormones, secreted by the follicular cells of the ovary and by the testis, that negatively regulate the synthesis and secretion of follicle stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary. The detection of serum inhibins has been implicated in association with reproductive disorders, including infertility and ovarian cancers.

**Synonyms:** - Folliculostatin - Inhibin Hormone