thyrotropin

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Alternative forms

Noun

thyrotropin (countable and uncountable, plural thyrotropins)

  1. (biochemistry) A thyroid-stimulating glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

Derived terms
  • preprothyrotropin

Synonyms
  • thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH, thyrotropic hormone
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