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releasing hormone > 2 senses
NOUN1releasing hormone, releasing factor, RFA substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
2releasing hormone, RH, releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, hypothalamic releasing factorAny 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
releasing hormone > noun 1, substance
MeaningA substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.
Synonymsreleasing factor, RF
Broaderfactor
Narrowergrowth hormone-releasing factor, GHRF
releasing hormone > noun 2, body
MeaningAny 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 of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone.
SynonymsRH, releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, hypothalamic releasing factor
Broaderhormone, endocrine, internal secretion

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