hypothalamic_releasing_factor
1. [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,biochemistry) any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
Synonyms: releasing_factor releasing_hormone rh hypothalamic_releasing_hormone
Related terms: hormone
Similar spelling:   hypothalamic_releasing_hormone