thyrotropin-releasing hormone
[thahy-ruh-troh-pin ri-lee-sing, thahy-ro-truh-]
- a small peptide hormone, produced by the hypothalamus, that controls the release of thyrotropin by the pituitary. Abbreviation: TRH
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Origin of thyrotropin-releasing hormone
First recorded in 1965–70
Also called thy·ro·tro·pin-re·leas·ing fac·tor.
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thyrotropin-releasing hormone
- A tripeptide hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of thyrotropin.thyroliberin
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