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hypothalamic releasing factor

noun

Medical Definition of HYPOTHALAMIC RELEASING FACTOR

:  any hormone that is secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulates the pituitary gland directly to secrete a hormone—called also hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor

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