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somatotrophin

DEFINITIONS OF: somatotrophin

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n a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans

Synonyms:
STH, growth hormone, human growth hormone, somatotrophic hormone, somatotropic hormone, somatotropin
Types:
Protropin
trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weightlifters is banned
Type of:
endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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