Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland: Thyrotropic hormone is a chemical substance produced and released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
   • A stimulator of thyroid gland function: Its primary physiological role is to stimulate the activity, growth, and secretion of the thyroid gland.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The secretion of thyrotropic hormone is regulated by the hypothalamus.
  • A deficiency in thyrotropic hormone can lead to reduced thyroid function.

Advanced Usage

• In medical diagnostics: Thyrotropic hormone levels are commonly measured in blood tests to assess thyroid and pituitary health.
  • The doctor ordered a test for thyrotropic hormone to evaluate her pituitary function.

Variants and Related Words

• Thyrotropin (n): A direct synonym for thyrotropic hormone.
  • Thyrotropin is the preferred term in many clinical contexts.
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (n): The most common contemporary name for this hormone, often used interchangeably.
  • The lab report showed her thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level was within the normal range.
• Thyrotrophic hormone (n): An alternate spelling with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• TSH: Abbreviation for thyroid-stimulating hormone.
• Thyrotropin.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Anterior pituitary: The gland that produces thyrotropic hormone.
• Thyroid gland: The endocrine gland whose function is stimulated by thyrotropic hormone.
• Endocrine system: The body's system of hormone-secreting glands, which includes the pituitary and thyroid.

Noun

1. anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland