intermedin Physiol.
(ɪntəˈmiːdɪn)
Also -ine.
[a. G. intermedin (Zondek & Krohn 1932, in Klin. Wochenschr. 5 Mar. 406/1), f. mod.L. (pars) intermed(ia the intermediate part (of the hypophysis) + -in1.]
= melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
| 1932 Q. Cumulative Index Medicus XI. 900/1 Red coloring of European minnow as test of intermedin from pars intermedia. 1948 G. H. Parker Animal Colour Changes vi. 194 The intermedine system in amphibians is assumed to operate in the following manner. 1963 M. Fingerman Control Chromatophores vi. 103 Two general types of intermedin have been found. 1964 E. J. W. Barrington in Pincus & Thimann Hormones IV. v. 327 The particular hormone involved, formerly known as intermedin, or B-substance, but now more usually termed melanocyte-stimulating hormone, or MSH. |