MSH


  1. 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.

  2. Mineralogy. Mohs scale.

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How to use MSH in a sentence

  • But MSH-kwa-sha-kwong behaved towards his wife as if ignorant of her vile course.

    The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. Schoolcraft
  • MSH-kwa-sha-kwong, was a first rate hunter, and he loved the chase exceedingly, and pursued it with unceasing vigilance.

    The American Indians | Henry R. Schoolcraft
  • The troop which went to Kar-MSH brought back sheep and other spoil.

    The Bbur-nma in English | Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
  • MSH-kwa-sha-kwong was a first rate hunter, and he loved the chase exceedingly, and pursued it with unceasing vigilance.

    Western Scenes and Reminiscences | Henry Rowe Schoolcraft