thyrotropic
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thy·ro·tro·pic

adjective \ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pik, -ˈträ-\

Definition of THYROTROPIC

: exerting or characterized by a direct influence on the secretory activity of the thyroid gland <thyrotropic functions>

Variants of THYROTROPIC

thy·ro·tro·pic also thy·ro·tro·phic \-ˈtrō-fik\

First Known Use of THYROTROPIC

circa 1923

thy·ro·tro·pic

adjective \ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pik, -ˈträp-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of THYROTROPIC

: exerting or characterized by a direct influence on the secretory activity of the thyroid gland

Variants of THYROTROPIC

thy·ro·tro·pic also thy·ro·tro·phic \-ˈtrō-fik\ (audio pronunciation)

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