Definition

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that helps control the activity of the thyroid gland.

Example

Thyrotrophin plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism by stimulating the thyroid gland.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thyrotrophin?

Yeah, it's that hormone that helps the thyroid, right?

Exactly! I read that it's essential for regulating metabolism.

That makes sense; hormones really play a big role in our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thyrotrophin is formed from "thyro-" (from Greek "thyreos", meaning shield, referring to the thyroid gland's shape) and "trophin" (from Greek "trophe", meaning nourishment or growth). The word refers to a hormone that stimulates the growth and activity of the thyroid gland.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'thyroid' gland, which is shaped like a shield ('thyro-'), and 'trophin' relates to nourishment, so thyrotrophin is a substance that nourishes or stimulates the thyroid.

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