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TSH

American  
  1. thyroid-stimulating hormone.


TSH British  

abbreviation

  1. thyroid-stimulating hormone See thyrotropin

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TSH Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of thyroid-stimulating hormone


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These include thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, which stimulates the thyroid gland to release two other hormones: triiodothyronine, or T3, and thyroxine, or T4.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2024

Most doctors only test the TSH level and then treat that number.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2023

Values for blood glucose and TSH were both frequently elevated, and the authors suggest screening for these factors.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

The thyroid gland enlarges in a condition called goiter, which is caused by overproduction of TSH without the formation of thyroid hormone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The body typically attempts to compensate by producing greater amounts of TSH.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013