semicretin
/ˌsɛmɪˈkrɛtɪn/Definitions
1. noun
A protein that, when released from the hypothalamus, inhibits the secretion of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and stimulates the secretion of growth hormone.
“The patient’s blood test showed a decrease in semicretin, which suggested a possible issue with their pituitary gland function.”