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msh

/ˌem.esˈeɪtʃ/

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noun

C1formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/ˌem.esˈeɪtʃ/

uncountable · proper noun

An abbreviation for a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes.

  • 🇷🇺Аббревиатура для гормона, выделяемого передней долей гипофиза, который контролирует степень пигментации в меланоцитах.
  1. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone C1 formal medical

    A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that regulates the production and distribution of melanin in the skin, influencing pigmentation.

    • MSH levels increase during pregnancy, sometimes causing darker skin patches.
    • The doctor explained how MSH affects skin color in response to sunlight.
    • Research shows that MSH plays a role in protecting the skin from UV damage.

    🇷🇺Меланоцит-стимулирующий гормон

    Synonyms: melanocyte-stimulating hormone