Estrogen receptors (and progesterone receptors) are found mainly in neurons in the anterior and mediobasal hypothalamus, notably: 1  the preoptic area (where LHRH neurons are located) 2  the periventricular nucleus (where somatostatin neurons are located) 3  the ventromedial hypothalamus (which is important for sexual behavior).
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: crease (Noun) A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced. crease (Noun) One of the white lines drawn on the pitch to show different areas of play; especially the popping crease, but also the bowling crease and the return crease. crease (Noun)
Etymology: L, crena, notch. the formation of notches or leaflike scalloped edges on an object. Red blood cells exposed to a hypertonic saline solution acquire a notched, shriveled surface as a result of the osmotic effect of the solution. They are then called crenated red blood cells. crenate, crenated, adj.