melanocyte-stimulating hormone


Definition: Meaning of, melanocyte-stimulating hormone in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɛlənə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪt;mɪˈlanə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪt ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːməʊn /

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melanocyte-stimulating hormone melanocyte-stimulating hormones
  1. a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
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    MSH
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