"melanocyte-stimulating hormone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: melanocyte-stimulating hormones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} melanocyte-stimulating hormone (plural melanocyte-stimulating hormones)
  1. (endocrinology, biochemistry) Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin. Wikipedia link: melanocyte-stimulating hormone Categories (topical): Endocrinology, Hormones Synonyms: MSH, melanotropin
    Sense id: en-melanocyte-stimulating_hormone-en-noun-ub-tUMdS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, endocrinology, medicine, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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