Meaning of the word "thyroid-stimulating hormone" in English
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
US /ˈθaɪrɔɪd ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
UK /ˈθaɪrɔɪd ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːrmoʊn/
Noun
1.
a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine
Example:
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High levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone can indicate an underactive thyroid.
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A blood test measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your body.
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