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What is
thyroid-stimulating hormone
?Pronunciation: /ˈθaɪrɔɪd ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/
thyroid-stimulating hormone
Definition
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the release of thyroid hormone from thyroglobulin. It also stimulates the growth of thyroid follicular cells. An abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone level may mean that the thyroid hormonal regulation system is out of control, usually as a result of a benign condition (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism). Also called TSH.