thyroid-stimulating hormone

[thahy-roid stim-yuh-ley-ting]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. thyrotropin. TSH

thyroid-stimulating hormone

noun

1. TSH. another name for thyrotropin

thyroid stimulating hormone

1. A glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior portion of the pituitary gland that stimulates and regulates the activity of the thyroid gland.

2. Also called thyrotropin

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyroid stimulating hormone¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Blood work performed at Nike’s lab showed that Ritzenhein’s thyroid-stimulating hormone and his testosterone levels were both within the normal range.

From New York Times

A TSH test measures thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, a signal from the pituitary gland that the body needs more thyroid hormone.

From Wall Street Journal

Wagonhurst’s pediatrician, Dr. James E. Fragetta, said the teenager’s thyroid-stimulating hormone was elevated at times when her melanoma seemed to present and spread.

From Washington Times

Thyroid hormone works by: The pituitary gland in the brain produces thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH.

From US News

When these cells were grown in Petri dishes in the presence of thyroid-stimulating hormone, they turned into thyroid cells.

From Scientific American