growth hormone

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Noun

1. 1
   A polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland in many animals including humans, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
2. 2
   A polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland in many animals including humans, that promotes growth and regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids: The human homologue specifically: human growth hormone.
3. 3
   A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body: somatropin, an rhGH (for humans).
4. 4
   A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body: somatrem, an rhGH (for humans).
5. 5
   A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body: rBST (for cattle).
6. 6
   A synthetic substance that produces similar effects in the body: rBGH (for cattle).