thyrotrophin
/ˌθaɪrəˈtrɑfɪn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones.
- Thyrotrophin is often measured to check for thyroid disorders.
- The lab results showed a normal level of thyrotrophin in her blood.
- Synthetic thyrotrophin can be used in medical tests.
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