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thyrotropin
noun thy·ro·tro·pin \ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən\
Definition of THYROTROPIN
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thy·ro·tro·pin also thy·ro·tro·phin \-fən\
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Origin of THYROTROPIN
thyrotropic, thyrotrophic
First Known Use: 1939
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thyrotropin
noun thy·ro·tro·pin \ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən\
Medical Definition of THYROTROPIN
2
: a recombinant form of thyroid-stimulating hormone used especially as a diagnostic agent (as in the detection of thyroid cancer)—called also thyrotropin alfa
Variants of THYROTROPIN
thy·ro·tro·pin also thy·ro·tro·phin \-fən\
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