 releasing_factor |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland | |
| Synonyms: | rf releasing_hormone | |
| Related terms: | factor ghrf | |
| 2. | [ 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: | hypothalamic_releasing_hormone releasing_hormone rh hypothalamic_releasing_factor | |
| Related terms: | hormone | |
| Similar spelling: |
releasing_hormone |
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