Agonist, LHRH
A compound that is similar to LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) in structure and is able to it performs its action(s).
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone is a naturally occurring hormone that controls sex hormones in both men and women.
Thus, an LHRH agonist serves in a manner similar to LHRH to control the same sex hormones.
An agonist achieves a normal action, often mimicking the action of a naturally occurring substance.
The word 'agonist' comes from the Late Latin <I>agnista</I>, contender, from the Greek <I>agnists</I>, contestant, from <I>agn</I>, contest.
An agonist is a chemical contestant.