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thyrotropin–releasing hormone
noun
Definition of THYROTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE
: a tripeptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus that stimulates secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone —called also thyrotropin-releasing factor
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First Known Use of THYROTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE
1968
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thyrotropin–releasing hormone
noun
Medical Definition of THYROTROPIN–RELEASING HORMONE
: a tripeptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus that stimulates secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland—abbreviation TRH; called also protirelin, thyrotropin-releasing factor
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