thyroid-stimulating hormone
[ thahy-roid stim-yuh-ley-ting ]
/ ˈθaɪ rɔɪd ˌstɪm yəˌleɪ tɪŋ /
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noun Biochemistry.
thyrotropin. Abbreviation: TSH
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Origin of thyroid-stimulating hormone
First recorded in 1955–60
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Scientific definitions for thyroid-stimulating hormone
thyroid stimulating hormone
A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland that stimulates and regulates the activity of the thyroid gland. Also called thyrotropin
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