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TSH

Abbreviation Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures

Thyroid-stimulating hormone; a blood test for TSH screens thyroid function.

Sources

Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 17 Key Terms · OpenStax

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