Definition of Growth hormone

1. Noun. A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans.

Exact synonyms: Human Growth Hormone, Somatotrophic Hormone, Somatotrophin, Somatotropic Hormone, Somatotropin, Sth
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Protropin

Medical Definition of Growth hormone

1. Polypeptide (191 amino acids) produced by anterior pituitary that stimulates liver to produce somatomedins 1 & 2. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Growth Hormone

growthinesses
growths
growthy
growth and embryonic development
growth arrest lines
growth associated proteins
growth cone
growth cone collapse
growth control
growth curve
growth disorders
growth factor
growth factor
growth factors
growth hormone (current term)
growth hormone (current term)
growth hormone-producing adenoma
growth hormone-regulating hormone
growth hormone-releasing factor
growth hormone-releasing factor
growth hormone-releasing hormone
growth hormone inhibiting hormone
growth hormone stimulation test
growth hormone suppression test
growth industry
growth inhibitors
growth medium
growth milestones
growth phase
growth plate

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