receptors, pituitary hormone-regulating hormone (medicine) and can 2, noun (oh)

receptors, pituitary hormone-regulating hormone (medicine)

receptors, pituitary hormone-regulating hormone
Cell surface receptors that bind the hypothalamic hormones regulating pituitary cell differentiation, proliferation, and hormone synthesis and release, including the pituitary-releasing and release-inhibiting hormones. The pituitary hormone-regulating hormones are also released by cells Other than hypothalamic neurons, and their receptors also occur on non-pituitary cells, especially brain neurons, where their role is less well understood. Receptors for dopamine, which is a prolactin release-inhibiting hormone as well as a common neurotransmitter, are not included here.

can 2, noun (oh)

[Language: Old English; Origin: canne]
a metal container in which Food or drink is preserved without air
::a Coke can
can of
::All we've got is a couple of cans of soup.
a special metal container that keeps the liquid inside it under pressure. The liquid is released as a spray when you press the button
can of
::a can of hairspray
especially AmE a metal container with a lid that can be removed, used for holding liquid
::Two large cans of paint ought to be enough.
can of worms
a very complicated situation that causes a lot of problems when you start to deal with it
::I just don't know what to do - every solution I can think of would just open up a whole new can of worms .
in the can
informal a Film that is in the can is complete and ready to be shown
the can
informal a) a prison
b) AmE a toilet
-see also carry the can at carry 1 (26)

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