English Explanatory Dictionary

melanocyte-stimulating hormone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin.

Word forms

melanocyte-stimulating hormone melanocyte-stimulating hormones

Synonyms

MSH melanotropin
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