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Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
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thyrotropin
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland [syn: thyrotropic hormone , thyrotrophin , thyrotrophic hormone , thyroid-stimulating hormone , TSH ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A thyroid-stimulating glycoprotein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
Usage examples of thyrotropin.
Check for likely-looking enzymes in the neighborhood of the thyroid, and while you're at it check back a step and see if the pituitary increased its own thyrotropin output.