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 |