thyroid-stimulating hormone

English

Noun

thyroid-stimulating hormone (uncountable)

(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates activity of the thyroid gland.

Synonyms

TSH (abbreviation)
thyrotropin

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