thyrotropin-releasing factor

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Noun1.thyrotropin-releasing factor - hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
protirelin, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, TRF, TRH
endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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