Melanotroph definitions

Melanotroph

A Melanotroph (or melanotrope) is a cell in the pituitary gland which generates melanocyte-stimulating hormone from its precursor Proopiomelanocortin. ...
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanotroph

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melanotroph

A cell of the intermediate lobe of the hypophysis that produces melanotropin. ... Origin: melano-+ G. Trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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melanotroph

Type: Term Pronunciation: mel′ă-nō-trōf′ Definitions: 1. A cell of the intermediate lobe of the hypophysis that produces melanotropin.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=53741

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