Engelsk substantiv: hypothalamic releasing factor |
1. | hypothalamic releasing factor (i anatomi) 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 of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone |
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone, RH |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion |
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