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