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thyrotrophin

/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˈtrɒf.ɪn/

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noun

/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˈtrɒf.ɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruГормон, выделяемый передней долей гипофиза, который стимулирует активность и функцию щитовидной железы.

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the activity and function of the thyroid gland.

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  1. Pituitary hormoneC2formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones.

    ruТиреотропный гормон

    • Thyrotrophin levels are measured to diagnose thyroid disorders.
    • The doctor ordered a test to check the patient's thyrotrophin concentration.
    • Abnormal thyrotrophin secretion can indicate pituitary or thyroid dysfunction.

    Synonymsthyroid-stimulating hormonethyrotropintsh

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