thyrotropin

noun

thyrotropin

noun

Etymology From thyro- + -tropin.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A thyroid-stimulating glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

Synonyms: thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH, thyrotropic hormone
Derived terms: preprothyrotropin, thyrotropinemia, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, -tirelin

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