thyroid-stimulating hormone

noun

thyroid-stimulating hormone

noun
1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates activity of the thyroid gland.

Synonyms
TSH, thyrotropin

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