Noun: thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
"thyroid-stimulating hormone levels are measured to assess thyroid function";
- thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormone, TSH
Derived forms: thyroid-stimulating hormones
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Thyroid-stimulating hormone