Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation melanocyte-stimulating hormone
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
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Examples
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Using fluorescent antibodies that bind to the target repair genes, known as MSH and MLH, the researchers found that in cases of sperm-production defects, the proteins produced by the genes weren't where they should be in the sperm cell.
Linking Male Infertility and Disease Risks Shirley S. Wang 2010
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Using fluorescent antibodies that bind to the target repair genes, known as MSH and MLH, the researchers found that in cases of sperm-production defects, the proteins produced by the genes weren't where they should be in the sperm cell.
Linking Male Infertility and Disease Risks Shirley S. Wang 2010
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It contains a peptide called MSH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, which has been shown to encourage bone regeneration.
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The androgen DHEA produced from the adrenal cortex is similar in structure to another molecule called MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone).
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To test their theory, the French scientists applied either a film or gel, both of which contained MSH, to cavity-filled mice teeth.
Daily Dispatch: Cisco unveils Android tablet; Spies hid messages in public images 2010
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When asked for a job title, Lim called MacGregor the MSH guy — the Make Shit Happen guy.
Blood flow condition forces Kelly Benefit Strategies’ Ian MacGregor to retire from bike racing 2010
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That's because studies done by other researchers have found that mutations in the MSH and MLH genes are associated with a form of colon cancer in men and a form of uterine cancer in women.
Linking Male Infertility and Disease Risks Shirley S. Wang 2010
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To test their theory, the French scientists applied either a film or gel, both of which contained MSH, to cavity-filled mice teeth.
Daily Dispatch: Cisco unveils Android tablet; Spies hid messages in public images 2010
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That's because studies done by other researchers have found that mutations in the MSH and MLH genes are associated with a form of colon cancer in men and a form of uterine cancer in women.
Linking Male Infertility and Disease Risks Shirley S. Wang 2010
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DEAR MSH: After you have disrobed and been frisked to get through security and herded from gate to gate dragging your wheelie bag while you chase after your delayed plane -- flip-flops, sweat pants and halter tops start to seem like a wise choice.
Ask Amy 2010
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