Term Name: melanocyte-stimulating hormone secretion
Synonyms: MSH secretion
Definition: The regulated release of a melanocyte-stimulating hormone, any of a group of peptide hormones that are produced by cells in the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland, and stimulate the production of melanin to increase pigmentation.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0036160]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: peptide hormone secretion
inverse capable_of: melanocyte stimulating hormone secreting cell