HyperDic: releasing_factor

English > 2 senses of the expression releasing factor:
NOUNsubstancereleasing factor, releasing hormone, RFa substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
bodyreleasing factor, releasing hormone, RH, hypothalamic releasing hormone, hypothalamic releasing factorany of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones
English > releasing factor: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.
Synonymsreleasing hormone, RF
Narrowergrowth hormone-releasing factor, GHRFA releasing factor that accelerates the secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary body
BroaderfactorAnything that contributes causally to a result
English > releasing factor: 2 senses > noun 2, body
MeaningAny of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone.
Synonymsreleasing hormone, RH, hypothalamic releasing hormone, hypothalamic releasing factor
Broaderhormone, endocrine, internal secretionThe secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Spanishfactor liberador hipotalámico

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