Thyroid-stimulating Hormone Definition

thī ′ roid-stĭm′yə-lā′tĭng
noun
A hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates and regulates the activity of the thyroid gland.
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Synonyms:
  • tsh
  • thyrotrophic hormone
  • thyrotrophin
  • thyrotropin
  • thyrotropic hormone