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