melanocyte-stimulating hormone

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Noun

melanocyte-stimulating hormone (plural melanocyte-stimulating hormones)

  1. (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