hypothalamic releasing factor

Noun

1.

hypothalamic releasing factor - 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 Synonyms: hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone, RH

endocrine, hormone, hypothalamic releasing hormone, internal secretion, releasing factor, releasing hormone, RH