Definition of Tsh

1. Noun. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.


Definition of Tsh

1. Initialism. (physiology) thyroid-stimulating hormone ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Tsh

1. Polypeptide hormone (28 kD), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, that activates cyclic AMP production in thyroid cells leading to production and release of the thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). T4 and T3 blood levels feedback on the pituitary gland and decrease thyroid stimulating hormone production when T3 and T4 levels are high. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tsh

TRIPS
TRIS
TRM
TRO
TROWAL
TRS
TRS connector
TRS connectors
TRT
TRV
TSA
TSB
TSCA
TSE
TSH
TSH-RF
TSH releasing factor
TSI
TSN
TSO
TSP
TSR
TSRA
TSS
TST
TSTA
TSX
TT

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