thyrotropin

noun

thy·​ro·​tro·​pin ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən 

variants or less commonly thyrotrophin

ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-fən 

: thyroid-stimulating hormone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

A primer: Your pituitary gland manufactures a hormone called thyrotropin, or T.S.H. (thyroid stimulating hormone). —Paula Span, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2017

Word History

Etymology

thyrotrop(ic) or thyrotroph(ic) + -in entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing thyrotropin

• thyrotropin-releasing hormone

• thyrotropin-releasing hormone

Kids Definition

thyrotropin

noun

thy·​ro·​tro·​pin ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən 

: thyroid-stimulating hormone

Medical Definition

thyrotropin

noun

thy·​ro·​tro·​pin ˌthī-rə-ˈtrō-pən 

variants also thyrotrophin

-fən 

1

: thyroid-stimulating hormone

2

: a recombinant form of thyroid-stimulating hormone used especially as a diagnostic agent (as in the detection of thyroid cancer)

called also thyrotropin alfa