What is another word for thyrotropin-releasing hormone?
Pronunciation: [θˈa͡ɪɹətɹˌɒpɪnɹɪlˈiːsɪŋ hˈɔːmə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) is a neuropeptide that stimulates the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary gland. It is also known as thyrotropin-releasing factor (TRF). Other synonyms for TRH include protirelin, thyroliberin, and TRG. Protirelin is often used in diagnostic tests to assess thyroid function. Thyroliberin is the systematic name for TRH, while TRG stands for thyrotropin-releasing glycopeptide, a precursor to TRH. Other medical terms related to TRH include hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis, primary hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. Understanding these terms is crucial for physicians and other healthcare professionals when treating patients with thyroid dysfunction.
