Definition of TRH

1. Noun. Hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary.

Exact synonyms: Protirelin, Thyrotropin-releasing Factor, Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone, Trf
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion

Medical Definition of TRH

1. Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) is a byproduct of the hypothalamus and serves to stimulate the pituitary gland to produce thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TRH is produced by the hypothalamus when thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) blood levels are low. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of TRH

Trevithick
Trevor's disease
trew
trews
trewsman
trewsmen
trey
treybit
treybits
treys
trez
trezes
TRF
TRF
TRH (current term)
TRH (current term)
tri-
tri-alanyl peptidase
tri-amelia
tri-chad
tri-iodomethane
tri-iodothyronine
triable
triable
triac
triacetate
triacetates
triacetic acid
triacetic acid lactone lyase
triacetin

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