Definition of Releasing hormone

1. Noun. A substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.

Exact synonyms: Releasing Factor, Rf
Generic synonyms: Factor
Specialized synonyms: Ghrf, Growth Hormone-releasing Factor

2. Noun. Any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone.

Definition of Releasing hormone

1. Noun. (context: endocrinology) Any of many hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that are involved primarily in regulating the release of another hormone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Releasing hormone

1. Hormones produced by the hypothalamus whichstimulate the release of other hormones in the pituitary gland. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Releasing Hormone

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releasing hormone (current term)
releasor
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relegation zone
relegation zones

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