melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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[edit]Noun
[edit]melanocyte-stimulating hormone (plural melanocyte-stimulating hormones)
- (endocrinology, biochemistry) Any of a class of peptide hormones released by the pituitary gland that are involved in regulating the production of melanin.
- Synonyms: MSH, melanotropin