"thyroid-stimulating hormone" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates activity of the thyroid gland. Wikipedia link: thyroid-stimulating hormone Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Hormones Synonyms: TSH [abbreviation], thyrotropin

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