English > TSH: 1 sense > noun 1, substanceMeaning | anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland. |
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Synonyms | thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone |
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Broader | hormone, endocrine, internal secretion | The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect |
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Spanish | het, hormona estimuladora tiroidea, hormona thyrotrópica, hormona tirotrópica, tirotropa, tirotropina |
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Catalan | hormona tiroestimulant, tirotropina |
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