What is another word for melanocyte-stimulating hormone?
Pronunciation: [mɛlˈanəsˌa͡ɪtstˈɪmjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪŋ hˈɔːmə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) is a hormone that stimulates the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes. MSH is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland and acts on melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin. Apart from MSH, there are several other synonyms for this hormone that can be used interchangeably. Some of the synonyms for MSH include melanotropin, melanophore-stimulating hormone, melanin-stimulating hormone, and intermedin. These terms are all used to describe the same hormone and are commonly used in scientific literature related to dermatology, endocrinology, and neurobiology.
