a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
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releasing factor::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | releasing hormone, rf |
| Type of | factor |
| Has types | ghrf, growth hormone-releasing factor |
releasing factor::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hypothalamic releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing hormone, rh |
| Type of | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion |
