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Definition of Thyrotropic hormone
1. Noun. Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Medical Definition of Thyrotropic hormone
1. thyroid stimulating hormone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thyrotropic Hormone
Literary usage of Thyrotropic hormone
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Glossary of HIV/Aids-related Terms edited by Barry Leonard (1995)
"... ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), which controls steroid hormone secretion
by the adrenal cortex; thyrotropic hormone, which stimulates the activity ..."
2. Biological Science And Biotechnology in Russia: Controlling Diseases and by Dsc, National Research Council, Rossiĭskai︠a︡ akademii︠a︡ nauk, Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S.) (2006)
"... The STG-IFA immunoenzyme kit for detection of somatotropic hormone; • The
TTG-IFA immunoenzyme kit for detection of thyrotropic hormone; • The AFP-IFA ..."