Term Name: | melanocyte-stimulating hormone secretion |
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Synonyms: | MSH secretion |
Definition: | The regulated release of a melanocyte-stimulating hormone, any of a group of peptide hormones that are produced by cells in the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland, and stimulate the production of melanin to increase pigmentation. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0036160] QuickGO AmiGO |