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thyrotrophic hormone
 

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Noun thyrotrophic hormone has 1 sense
  1. thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH - anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
    --1 is a kind of hormone, endocrine, internal secretion

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Term: Thyrotrophic Hormone

Description:

Thyrotrophic hormone, also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland in response to low levels of thyroid hormone in the blood. It plays a crucial role in regulating the function of the thyroid gland.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The thyrotrophic hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroxine.
  2. Low levels of thyrotrophic hormone can lead to hypothyroidism.
  3. Excessive production of thyrotrophic hormone can cause hyperthyroidism.

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