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thyrotropic hormone

thyrotropic hormone

7.5
A hormone from a small gland at the base of the brain that makes the thyroid gland work
  • noun
  • /θaɪrəˈtroʊpɪk ˈhɔrmoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hormona tirotropa
  • The thyrotropic hormone plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism by stimulating the thyroid gland.

Examples

  • Doctors may test levels of thyrotropic hormone to diagnose thyroid disorders.

  • High levels of thyrotropic hormone can indicate thyroid issues.

  • An imbalance of thyrotropic hormone can lead to either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

  • The thyrotropic hormone regulates thyroid function.

  • An imbalance of thyrotropic hormone can lead to either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.

  • Doctors may test levels of thyrotropic hormone to diagnose thyroid disorders.

  • The thyrotropic hormone plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism by stimulating the thyroid gland.

Synonyms

TSH
vsthyrotropic hormone
  • Specialized
3 7.1

An important hormone from a gland in the brain that makes the thyroid work

focuses on stimulating thyroid activity specifically rather than stressing broader function
thyrotropin
vsthyrotropic hormone
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A hormone from a small gland under the brain that tells the gland in the neck to make hormones

focuses on stimulating gland activity generally rather than only hormone production
thyrotrophic hormone
vsthyrotropic hormone
  • Specialized
8.6

A hormone from the small gland at the base of the brain that tells the thyroid to work

emphasizes boosting existing thyroid activity rather than initiating function
thyroid-stimulating hormone
vsthyrotropic hormone
  • Specialized
5.1

A chemical made by a gland at the base of the brain that tells the thyroid to make hormones

is used for general stimulation of thyroid activity rather than only causing hormone production

Surface Forms

thyrotropic hormone singular
thyrotropic hormones plural

Morphology

thyrotropic + hormone

The phrase is compositionally regular: the adjective 'thyrotropic' specifies a hormone that acts on the thyroid, so the combined meaning is essentially 'a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland.' However, 'thyrotropic' is a specialized formation from Greek morphemes (thyro- + -tropic) that B1 learners typically do not know, so the sense is analyzable but requires technical morphological knowledge and is not fully obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The noun thyrotropic hormone may come from two Greek parts, thyro- meaning 'thyroid' and -tropic meaning 'to act on'. So the name literally says 'a hormone that acts on the thyroid', which is why it means 'a hormone that makes the thyroid work'.