Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Releasing Factor.
Releasing Factor - as a noun
A substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
releasing hormonerfHypernyms (Closely Related)
factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypothalamic releasing factorhypothalamic releasing hormonereleasing hormonerhExample Sentences
"The releasing factor stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland."
"GnRH is a type of releasing factor that controls the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone."
"The presence of releasing factor in the bloodstream triggers the production of certain enzymes."
"Researchers are studying the effectiveness of synthetic releasing factors as potential therapies for hormone-related disorders."
"The release of releasing factor is regulated by a negative feedback loop."
