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Definition of Thyrotropin-releasing factor
1. Noun. Hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary.
Exact synonyms: Protirelin, Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone, Trf, Trh
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Medical Definition of Thyrotropin-releasing factor
1. Former name for thyrotropin-releasing hormone. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thyrotropin-releasing Factor
Literary usage of Thyrotropin-releasing factor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. BST edited by Jean A. Larson (1995)
"D6 Effect of long-term administration of human growth hormone-releasing factor
and (or) thyrotropin-releasing factor on hormone concentrations in lactating ..."
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