Noun: thyrotropin-releasing factor
- Hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
"thyrotropin-releasing factor levels are carefully monitored in thyroid function tests";
- thyrotropin-releasing hormone, TRH, TRF, protirelin
Derived forms: thyrotropin-releasing factors
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Thyrotropin-releasing factor