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thyrotropic hormone

DEFINITIONS OF: thyrotropic hormone

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n anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland

Synonyms:
TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotropin
Type of:
endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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