releasing factor

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releasing factor Definition

• (n) a substance produced by the hypothalamus that is capable of accelerating the secretion of a given hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
• (n) 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 releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone

releasing factor Synonyms

• hypothalamic releasing factor
• hypothalamic releasing hormone
• releasing factor
• releasing hormone
• RF
• RH