thyrotrophin
Definition
- Noun:
- A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland: Thyrotrophin is a hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
- A stimulator of thyroid gland function: Its primary function is to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce and release its own hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor measured the patient's thyrotrophin level to assess thyroid function.
- A deficiency in thyrotrophin can lead to underactivity of the thyroid gland.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: In medicine, "thyrotrophin" is a key diagnostic marker. Abnormally high or low levels indicate potential thyroid disorders.
- An elevated thyrotrophin level often suggests primary hypothyroidism.
Variants and Related Words
- Thyrotropin (n): An alternative spelling for the same hormone.
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) (n): The full and most common name for thyrotrophin.
- Thyrotrophic (adj): Relating to or having the effect of thyrotrophin.
Synonyms
- TSH: The standard acronym for Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone.
- Thyrotropic hormone: Another synonymous term.
Noun
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anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
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