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protirelin (medicine)


protirelin
<chemical> A tripeptide hormone that originates in the hypothalamus and stimulates the secretion of thyrotropin from the pituitary gland. In humans, it also acts as a prolactin-releasing factor. It is also a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

Chemical name: L-Prolinamide, 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-


leer (medicine)


leer
Empty; destitute; wanting; as:

Empty of contents. "A leer stomach." .

Destitute of a rider; and hence, led, not ridden; as, a leer horse.

Wanting sense or seriousness; trifling; trivolous; as, leer words.

Origin: OE. Lere; akin to G. Leer, OHG. & OS. Lari.

Source: Websters Dictionary