MSH
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Also called melanocyte-stimulating hormone, melanotropin. Biochemistry. a hormone, produced in vertebrates by the pituitary gland, that causes dispersal of the black pigment melanin of melanocytes.
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Mineralogy. Mohs scale.
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MSH describes the payment as a "transparent donation".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Bochum, together with the MSH Medical School Hamburg, have found evidence that roosters could recognize themselves in a mirror.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023
Her Facebook account also lists her as co-owner of the home improvement business, MSH Signature Home Improvements, and says she worked at a coffee shop.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 5, 2022
It's possible there is an issue with "MSH signaling" in some cases of common obesity, he said.
From US News ● Jul. 20, 2016
Local production of MSH in the skin is responsible for melanin production in response to UV light exposure.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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