Relaxin

Translation of "relaxin" into Russian

Noun

/rɪˈlæksɪn/

relaxin

relaxins pl

Relaxin is a hormone that plays a role in pregnancy.

Релаксин — это гормон, который играет роль в беременности.

Noun

/rɪˈlæksɪn/

A hormone produced by the ovary and the placenta that causes the cervix to dilate and prepares the uterus for the action of oxytocin during labor.

During pregnancy, the levels of relaxin increase to help prepare the body for childbirth.

Any of a family of structurally related peptide hormones occurring in vertebrates, with various roles in reproduction and physiology.

Researchers compared the activities of different relaxins across mammalian species.

Adjective

/rɪˈlæksɪn/

Relating to or involving the hormone relaxin.

The team measured relaxin activity in the serum samples.