melanocyte-stimulating hormone
melanocyte-stimulating hormone · melanocyte-stimulating hormones
Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved…Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin.
More definitions
- a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
Forms
plural: melanocyte-stimulating hormones| Singular | melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes:MSH
See also
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