hypothalamic releasing factor

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 105419585)
    is a type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
    same as: hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone, rh

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