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单词 thyrotropin
释义

thyrotropin

noun

thy·​ro·​tro·​pin ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən How to pronounce thyrotropin (audio)
variants or less commonly thyrotrophin
ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-fən How to pronounce thyrotropin (audio)
: thyroid-stimulating hormone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web A primer: Your pituitary gland manufactures a hormone called thyrotropin, or T.S.H. (thyroid stimulating hormone). Paula Span, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2017

Word History

Etymology

thyrotrop(ic) or thyrotroph(ic) + -in entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

thyrotropin

noun

thy·​ro·​tro·​pin ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən How to pronounce thyrotropin (audio)
variants also thyrotrophin
-fən How to pronounce thyrotropin (audio)
1
: thyroid-stimulating hormone
2
: a recombinant form of thyroid-stimulating hormone used especially as a diagnostic agent (as in the detection of thyroid cancer)

called also thyrotropin alfa

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