intermedin
/ˌɪntərˈmidɪn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of melanin, affecting skin and hair color; also called melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH).
- A lack of intermedin can lead to lighter skin and hair in some animals.
- Scientists study intermedin to understand how animals change color in different seasons.
- Intermedin helps regulate pigmentation in the skin by triggering melanin production.