TSH

TSH

 

thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone).

TSH stimulation test (TSH test) thyroid-stimulating hormone test.

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TSH

Abbreviation for thyroid-stimulating hormone.

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TSH

abbr.

thyroid-stimulating hormone

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TSH

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, see there.

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TSH

see THYROTROPHIC HORMONE.

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that controls the release of T₄ by the thyroid gland.

Mentioned in: Hypothyroidism

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