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What is recombinant thyroid-stimulating hormone?

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɑmbɪnənt ˈθaɪrɔɪd ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

recombinant thyroid-stimulating hormone

Definition

A peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary. It promotes the growth of the thyroid gland and stimulates the synthesis of thyroid hormones and the release of thyroxine by the thyroid gland.