growth hormone

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

somatotropin somatotrophin sth human growth hormone somatotrophic hormone somatotropic hormone gh

Hypernyms

endocrine hormone internal secretion

Hyponyms

protropin

Related terms

growth factor gf

Examples

Years ago I was diagnosed with a condition, and my doctors prescribed human growth hormone and testosterone for its treatment. Under medical supervision, I have continued to use both medications. Sylvester Stallone

Cancer is a growth hormone for empathy, and empathy makes us useful to each other in ways we were not, could not have been, before. Kelly Corrigan

A "basic version" would include insulin, cortisol, and electrolytes, with C-peptide and drug screen for adults and growth hormone in children. Source: Internet

Circadian rhythm exerts some influence on the nighttime secretion of growth hormone. Source: Internet

Daily recombinant growth hormone (GH) injections are indicated for children with PWS. Source: Internet

However, with early diagnosis and early treatment (such as with growth hormone therapy), the prognosis for persons with PWS is beginning to change. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

growth form growth hacker growth hacking growth hormone deficiency growth hormone-inhibiting hormone growth hormone-releasing factor