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Pituitary Hormone Release Inhibiting Hormones
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Definition
: Polypeptide hormones produced in the hypothalamus which inhibit the release of pituitary hormones. Used for PHRIH in general or for which there is no specific heading.
/biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: PHRIH
See Also
Receptors, Pituitary Hormone-Regulating Hormone
Examples
MSH Release-Inhibiting Hormone
;
Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors
;
Somatostatin
Other names
Pituitary Hormone-
Release Inhibiting Hormones; Gonadostatin