Releasing hormone is a term that refers to a group of hormones that regulate the release of other hormones in the body. There are several synonyms for releasing hormone, including releasing factor, releasing peptide, and secretion regulating hormone. These hormones are produced by specialized cells in the hypothalamus and are responsible for stimulating the release of other hormones by the pituitary gland. Examples of releasing hormones include gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which stimulates the release of hormones involved in fertility, and growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), which stimulates the release of growth hormone. By using synonyms for releasing hormone, scientists and healthcare professionals can communicate more effectively about the complex interactions between hormones in the body.