RELEASING FACTOR Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase releasing factor. (close relations)
Definition of RELEASING FACTOR
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releasing hormone | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland • 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 | ||||||||
hypothalamic releasing factor | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
hypothalamic releasing hormone | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 | ||||||||
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noun • a radioactive transuranic element which has been synthesized • a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland • a complex neural network in the central core of the brainstem; monitors the state of the body and functions in such processes as arousal and sleep and attention and muscle tone | ||||||||
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noun • 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 • a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia • a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum |