Thyroid stimulating hormone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), also known as thyrotropin, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Pronounced as /ˈθaɪrɔɪd ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈhoʊrmoʊn/.
Etymology
The term "Thyroid Stimulating Hormone" is derived from the Greek words "thyreos" (shield), referring to the shape of the thyroid gland, and "tropos" (turning), referring to the hormone's role in stimulating the thyroid gland.
Function
TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete the hormones T4 and T3, which regulate the body's metabolism, energy production, and sensitivity to other hormones. TSH levels in the blood can indicate thyroid health and are often tested to diagnose thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Related Terms
- Pituitary gland: An endocrine gland that controls a number of functions in the body, including the release of TSH.
- Thyroid gland: The gland that produces and releases T4 and T3 in response to TSH.
- Thyroxine (T4): One of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
- Triiodothyronine (T3): Another hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy.
- Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
- Hyperthyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thyroid stimulating hormone
- Wikipedia's article - Thyroid stimulating hormone
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski