thyroid-stimulating hormone
noun
thy·roid-stim·u·lat·ing hormone
ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tiŋ- 
: a hormone that is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland
—abbreviation TSH
called also thyrotropic hormone, thyrotropin
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Doctors look for low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and high thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4).
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Angela Haupt, Time, 16 June 2025
Some research suggests that high soy intake may lead to a slight increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which indicates a drop in thyroid hormone production.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
People with thyroid conditions may notice small changes in their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels when consuming soy regularly.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
That accounts for a number of routine lab tests, including a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, CBC with differential, hemoglobin A1c and thyroid-stimulating hormone.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Hyperthyroidism is typically confirmed through lab tests that measure your body’s level of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH), says Shakil.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Blood tests will be performed, such as a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level to evaluate thyroid function.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Dangerous dose Doctors at the emergency department did a blood test of the man's TSH, aka thyroid-stimulating hormone or thyrotropin.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
The normal range for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is 0.4-4.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L).
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 4 July 2024
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Angela Haupt, Time, 16 June 2025
Some research suggests that high soy intake may lead to a slight increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which indicates a drop in thyroid hormone production.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
People with thyroid conditions may notice small changes in their thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels when consuming soy regularly.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
That accounts for a number of routine lab tests, including a comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, CBC with differential, hemoglobin A1c and thyroid-stimulating hormone.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Hyperthyroidism is typically confirmed through lab tests that measure your body’s level of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH), says Shakil.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Blood tests will be performed, such as a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level to evaluate thyroid function.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
Dangerous dose Doctors at the emergency department did a blood test of the man's TSH, aka thyroid-stimulating hormone or thyrotropin.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 5 Aug. 2024
The normal range for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is 0.4-4.0 milliunits per liter (mU/L).
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 4 July 2024
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